From the F1 world title in Abu Dhabi to the fairways: how new champion Lando Norris is spending his off-season.
World Champion at Last: Norris Claims Title with Third Place
It was a dramatic finale to the 2025 Formula 1 season in Abu Dhabi, and Lando Norris emerged victorious. The British driver needed only a third-place finish to secure his first-ever world title—and that’s exactly what he delivered under immense pressure, surrounded by his closest rivals. After a grueling season, the McLaren driver finally achieved the dream he had worked toward for years.
The relief was evident on his face. Following intense races, countless travels, and constant mental strain, Norris celebrated the pinnacle of motorsport. Among the first to congratulate him was golf star Tyrrell Hatton, who posted his congratulations on X.
Congratulations @LandoNorris, so happy for you and your team. 🧡 https://t.co/MaxE1EbyE7
— Tyrrell Hatton (@TyrrellHatton) December 7, 2025
Fellow English golfer Tommy Fleetwood also chimed in via Instagram Story: \”Proud of you my friend!! So happy for everyone. Congrats Lando!\”
Off-Season on the Fairways: Norris Embraces Golf
With the next F1 season kicking off in Australia in March 2026, Norris now has time to unwind—and he’s doing so on the golf course. Once skeptical of the sport, the new world champion has become an avid golfer in recent years, often playing during breaks in the F1 calendar.
At the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am in September, Norris showed just how seriously he takes his hobby. Playing off a handicap of 8, he teamed up with Major winner Matt Fitzpatrick, and together they posted an impressive -24.