McLaren has won the 2024 Constructors World Championship after 26 years of struggle in Formula 1. The McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were the best pair this season scoring maximum points and podiums for the team.
These two drivers were not even born during McLaren’s last constructors win in the 1998 season. It all went to the final race at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi. Ferrari and McLaren were both in the contest and whoever wins the race will be crowned as the new champion.
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McLaren had a good advantage as their drivers Started P1 and P2 ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in P3 and Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz in P4. The opening lap was a disaster for them as Verstappen divebombed into Oscar and both spun, leaving Lando with no wigwam to save him. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was flying from the start and was catching up with Lando and Carlos. The British driver was ice cool in his race and secured the Pole position comfortably, giving McLaren their long-awaited championship.
Ferrari was completely heartbroken after losing, as they hadn't won the constructors title since the 2008 season. Their driver Charles Leclerc was very upset and sad during the post race. If Lando Norris didn't hold first place for the team, Ferrari would have won the title.
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Lando Norris is living a Thug life
After crushing the hopes of the Maranello team in Abu Dhabi, Lando was seen driving an old Ferrari F40, which he bought recently in Monaco, the home of Charles Leclerc. The country is located near Italy the home of Ferrari, many F1 drivers live in Monaco as it is the best holiday destination.
The F40 is one of the world's iconic and rare sports cars. It is very famous for its unique design and headlights. Though driving for McLaren in F1 Lando loves to drive his old Ferrari car. He was going to a party with a Valentino Rossi Jacquet as Lando Norris is a big fan of the Italian MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi his racing idol.
Norris is seen as the next world champion as McLaren closed the gap with the dominating Red Bull and Max verstappen. Next year, we expect a tight contest for the world championship between McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull, and Mercedes.
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