F1: Lawson penalized in Abu Dhabi; Norris wins championship

On a weekend where Lando Norris became the Formula One world champion for the first time, Liam Lawson finished 18th in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after receiving a five-second penalty. Lawson had been in contention for points, even reaching fifth place before his pit stop, but the penalty for erratic driving dashed his hopes for a top 10 finish. Max Verstappen secured his eighth win of the season, yet it wasn’t enough to retain his title. Norris’s performance ended Verstappen’s four-year championship reign.

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