Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell
Lando Norris took pole position for the last Formula 1 race of the season alongside teammate Oscar Piastri to put McLaren on the verge of a first constructors’ title in 26 years
By AP News
Published - Dec 07, 2024, 02:54 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:03 PM EST
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — McLaren's 26-year wait for a Formula 1 constructors' title could soon be over. Lewis Hamilton's time with Mercedes is set to end on a low.
Lando Norris took pole position for the last Formula 1 race of the season Saturday alongside teammate Oscar Piastri to put McLaren on the verge of winning the lucrative prize for teams for the first time since 1998.
While Norris couldn't stop Max Verstappen retaining the drivers' title, he said winning the constructors' championship with McLaren means a lot.
“It was hard just to break that barrier of getting close to Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull, because for such a long period of time they’ve been the guys who have dominated Formula 1,” he said.
