Abu Dhabi GP Review: Lando Norris Wins First F1 World Championship | 2025 Season Finale Breakdown

The 2025 Formula 1 season comes down to the wire in Abu Dhabi — and Lando Norris emerges as a first-time World Champion by the narrowest margin in F1 history.In this season finale episode of Reading the Grid, Erin and Inna break down everything from the tense title fight, Oscar Piastri’s bold opening-lap move, and Max Verstappen’s race win, to Charles Leclerc’s stunning late-season form that forced McLaren into defensive strategy calls.We discuss:Lando Norris winning the F1 World Championship by just two pointsThe closest title fight (by percentage) in F1 historyFerrari’s late surge and Charles Leclerc “driving like a man possessed”Lewis Hamilton’s charge through the field in his final Ferrari raceWho won — and broke — our hearts in Abu DhabiThe final Words of Wisdom, unforgettable team radio, and off-track dramaWhat this finale signals heading into new regulations in 2026A tense, emotional, and historic night in Formula 1 — and the perfect way to close the season.