Max Verstappen’s dominant victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was not enough for him to win the 2025 Formula 1 drivers’ title.<br>Championship leader Lando Norris, who was 12 points ahead of his Red Bull rival coming into the season finale, took third behind Verstappen and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri – therefore prevailing by two points.<br>Read Also:<br><br><br>Formula 1F1 Abu Dhabi GP ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/why-max-verstappen-couldnt-bunch-the-pack-up-in-f1-title-deciding-abu-dhabi-gp/10783207/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>