Any doubts over Norris' ability under pressure vanish during nerveless drive of a champion

Monegasque began to close the gap, sparking fears he might hand glory to Verstappen.

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But the Ferrari's pace soon faded and, when he took the chequered flag, Norris' tears began to flow. He was the world champion, by two points.

"My best performances this year came when I needed them the most," he said, with pride.

"The second half of the season when I was a little bit on the back foot, that's when I did the best."

Having secured the constructors' title two months ago, it was McLaren's first double since 1998.