Lando Norris shares a kiss with his partner, Margarida Corceiro, following his victory as the Formula 1 champion. The British driver embraced the Portuguese model amidst cheering spectators before heading to the podium to celebrate his triumph over competitors Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

To secure the title, Norris only needed to finish third at the Yas Marina Circuit, maintaining his 12-point lead over Verstappen. Despite briefly losing second place to Piastri, he held his ground and crossed the finish line victoriously, shedding tears of gratitude as he expressed his heartfelt thanks to his team over the radio.

After exiting his car, Norris shared emotional moments with his parents and Corceiro, who went public with their relationship earlier in the season after years of an on-and-off connection. Corceiro’s public presence has drawn significant attention as the partners of F1 drivers gained increased visibility this year, sparking discussions following remarks by former teammate Carlos Sainz regarding the focus on driver’s partners during race broadcasts.

Reflecting on his achievement, Norris expressed his emotions, acknowledging the support of his McLaren team, family, and competitors Verstappen and Piastri. He highlighted the challenging yet rewarding journey with McLaren over the past nine years, emphasizing his pride in contributing to the team’s success.

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