Lando Norris emerged as the world drivers' champion after scoring P3 in Abu Dhabi, and he immediately went over to his parents to hug them. He was greeted by his mother, Cisca Norris, and father, Adam Norris, after doing his celebratory donuts on the Yas Marina Circuit.Norris' 2025 campaign included seven race wins, 18 podiums, and two Sprint race victories. All this was able to help him clinch his maiden drivers' world championship on the title-deciding night in Abu Dhabi.He only needed to get on the podium to guarantee him the championship, and that's what he was able to secure come the end of 58 laps of racing; beating Max Verstappen by two points to the world championship. Overjoyed with emotions, he was heard crying over the radio and hugged his parents after climbing out of the car in celebration of the achievement that he had finally secured:Lando Norris ended the 2025 season two points clear of Max Verstappen and 13 points clear of Oscar Piastri.Lando Norris expressed his gratitude to his parents after winning the 2025 world drivers' championshipMcLaren's Lando Norris won the 2025 world drivers' championship after scoring a P3 finish at the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi - Source: GettyLando Norris' parents had been at his side since his junior racing career. They had seen the young Briton flourish into a mature driver and often remained trackside at crucial races in his F1 career.Abu Dhabi was another important race in Norris' career as he seemingly had one hand on the world championship. Despite the concerns regarding his track position at the start of the race, the 26-year-old was able to remain calm-headed and win the championship.Subsequently, getting out of his car, he met David Coulthard and was asked about the thoughts going through his head after winning the championship, to which he replied:"Oh God! I’ve not cried in a while. I didn’t think I’d cry but I did. It’s a long journey. First of all, I want to say a big thanks to my guys, everyone at McLaren, my parents... I’m not crying! My mum, my dad, they were the ones who supported me since the beginning.""It feels amazing. Now I know what Max feels like a little bit, and I want to congratulate Max and Oscar, my two biggest competitors all season. It’s been a pleasure to race against both of them, and I’ve learnt a lot from both of them as well. I’ve enjoyed it, it’s been a long year, but we did it, and I’m so proud of everyone."Meanwhile, Norris becomes the second different driver to win a world championship in the ground effect era after Max Verstappen.