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But Norris won the championship by two points over Verstappen and 13 points over Piastri. Norris just needed a podium finish to clinch the title, and he got it. Verstappen won the battle (the race) but lost the war (the championship).
The championship race took place in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Dec. 7
After McLaren driver Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, here's a look at some key moments which helped decide the championship fight. Norris holds on Defending champion Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi GP from pole position for Red Bull,