Norris finished P3 behind teammate Oscar Piastri’s P2, while Verstappen took the win but fell short at 421 points to Norris’s 423.
McLaren celebrated their first constructors’ title since 1998, with Piastri third overall at 410 points. Rivals like Verstappen and George Russell offered congratulations, and emotional moments filled the paddock, from family hugs to team boss Christian Horner’s visible tears.
The 25-year-old Bristol driver silenced doubters, joining Lewis Hamilton as McLaren’s latest British champion.
