"No matter what you think of his season, Norris did enough this year to be crowned world champion at the end of 2025. Only 35 drivers in the history of Formula 1 have achieved that feat, and no matter what gets written about him, Norris name is now permanently etched among the greats. Was he the best driver on the grid this year? Arguably not, but there were times when he was utterly unbeatable, and over the course of the season he overcame his fair share of setbacks to emerge as the champion. His performances in the final third of the season were some of the best of his career and, most importantly, he delivered when it mattered. -- Edmondson"
"During the first two thirds of the season, Piastri looked destined to become the 2025 world champion. His cool head and relentless speed often made his more experienced teammate, Norris, look like the junior driver in the McLaren pairing. But two accidents over the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend (one in qualifying and one in the race) proved to be a turning point, and what happened at the following races exposed a clear weakness in his still-developing skillset."
The 2025 Formula 1 season featured broad competitiveness: nine different podium finishers, six rookies reaching podiums, four drivers taking race wins, and two teams making midseason driver changes. One former world champion struggled in a new environment while a new champion emerged. Lando Norris claimed the world title after overcoming setbacks and producing some of his best performances in the final third of the year. Oscar Piastri dominated early on with exceptional speed and composure but suffered two Azerbaijan incidents that exposed weaknesses, particularly on low-grip tracks, which altered the championship momentum. Grades were assigned to all 21 full-time drivers.
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