Lando Norris has been crowned Formula 1 world champion for the first time after securing a podium finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This has unsurprisingly prompted warm praise from his fellow drivers on the grid, with long-term rival and friend George Russell .

Norris wrapped up the title at Yas Marina after a tense long race from the first corner. With his team-mate Oscar Piastri overtaking the Briton at the beginning of the race, strong driving from Norris made sure he stayed within the top three, pulling away from the surging Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in the last stint of the race.

With a stronger and more consistent second half of the season, he was able to beat Red Bull's Max Verstappen to the championship by just two points.

For many in the paddock, his success

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