JA on F1 podcast: Lando Norris world champion – Proves nice guys can finish first!
On the latest episode of the James Allen on F1 podcast it is time to reflect on Lando Norris becoming F1 world champion after holding his nerve in Abu Dahbi
Lando Norris, McLaren
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We have a new Formula 1 world champion, Lando Norris. He held his nerve in Abu Dhabi to finish on the podium, which is all he needed to do to become one of only 35 drivers in history to win the F1 world championship.
It’s a proud moment for Autosport too, because in 2016 Lando won the prestigious Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award. The prize was his first test in an F1 car 0 a McLaren - the following year, his first step on the F1 ladder. Norris follows Jenson Button as the second Young Driver Award winner to become F1 world champion.
James Allen wraps up Abu Dhabi and closes the cycle on our Season in Numbers series. At each quarter stage of the season we have looked at the underlying numbers to spot trends and learn more about what’s really been going on.
Joining James in the studio are Autosport F1 writers Jake Boxall-Legge and Ronald Vording.
Fan Voting for the 38th Autosport Awards is open. Vote here for the Driver, Team, Rookie and Moment of the Year.
Send your comments or questions to: @jamesallenonf1 on X or jamesallenonf1@autosport.com.
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