Norris did it his way but can he repeat the feat?

LANDO Norris’ success with McLaren in ending Max Verstappen’s four-year reign as world drivers’ champion on Sunday ushered in a winter of radical change for Formula One.

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The 26-year-old Briton’s title win at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix came in the final race before new cars and technical regulations arrive in 2026 — and signalled an end to a “winning by any means” culture in the sport.

Here, we look at three things to watch going into next season.

Can Norris stick to doing it his way?

Norris said he won the title his way and with a team that respected its own “Papaya Rules” of equality under immense pressure. His triumph prompted a wave of emotion, not only for his victory, but for the way he won and managed the impact of the occasion.

“I feel like I have managed to win it the way I wanted to win it, which was not by being someone I'm not. Not trying to be as aggressive as Max or as forceful as other champions might have been in the past — whatever it may be.

“My style is just trying to be a good person and a good team member.”