Lando Norris was crowned the new Formula One world champion after an emotional and dramatic final race of the season in Abu Dhabi. The 26-year-old British driver said he was most proud not just of winning the title, but of the way he chose to race.

Norris explained that he stayed true to himself throughout the season. He did not try to copy the aggressive driving style of rivals like Max Verstappen or past champions. Instead, he focused on being a fair, honest and respectful driver on the track. While he admitted that being more aggressive at times might have helped him gain extra positions, he made it clear that was not the kind of driver he wanted to be.

The McLaren star secured the championship by finishing third in the final race, which was won by Verstappen, with Norris’s teammate Oscar Piastri finishing second. That result was enough for Norris to win the drivers’ title by just two points. It also completed McLaren’s first championship double since 1998, a historic moment for the team.

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was filled with tension and strong tactical decisions from all teams. Every lap mattered, and the pressure was clear as the title went down to the very end of the race.

After the finish, Norris thanked his team, family and friends for standing by him throughout the season. He shared that his pride did not come from beating others, but from knowing he had made many people happy and proud with his performance.

With his first world title now secured, Norris has firmly placed his name among the sport’s greats, while remaining the same humble and grounded driver his fans admire.