US EditionCan Lando Norris Be Crowned F1 Champion in Qatar?
Lando Norris leads by 24 points and can clinch the 2025 Formula One World Championship at the Qatar Grand Prix by outscoring rivals by at least two points this weekend.
- Nov 26, 2025, Lando Norris could clinch the title at the Qatar Grand Prix in Round 23 of 24, leading by 24 points over Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
- With 33 points available at Qatar, the sprint weekend shapes the permutations as 58 points remain across the final two races and Norris must finish 26 points clear to secure the title.
- On paper the smooth, high-speed Lusail layout should suit McLaren's strengths, with Norris on 390 points, 17 podiums, and seven wins, and the lap record 1:22.384.
- Last weekend's double disqualification for excessive wear increased urgency for McLaren and Lando Norris, who could still claim the crown on countback if Piastri or Verstappen win the season-closer.
- If undecided in Qatar, the title heads to Abu Dhabi next week with Norris eight wins, Piastri seven wins and Verstappen six wins influencing countback scenarios.
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At only two Grand Prix of the end of the season, Lando Norris is close to his first Formula 1 licre, but is still under the threat of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.
Heat racing, tire limit and the possible driver's crown. Qatar becomes the first big title showdown. Lando Norris can make it, but his teammate won't help - he wants the title himself.
To be a champion this Sunday, on the Grand Primio do Catar, Lando Norris needs to win at least two points to Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, empathized in the second place of the championship.
HOW Lando Norris can claim a maiden Formula One crown in Qatar
Lando Norris arrives in Qatar this weekend with the Formula One crown tantalisingly within his grasp. Below, what the McLaren driver must do to extinguish the challenges of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen and claim his maiden title in the penultimate round of the 2025 season. Free Spins, Flights, and Bets on Betway State of play Lando Norris arrives in Doha leading both his team-mate Piastri and Red Bull’s four-time sitting champion Verstappen …
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