The Great Debate: Who Deserves the F1 Crown?
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Formula 1 season, Lando Norris emerged as the narrow victor, claiming his first-ever drivers' title. But here's where it gets controversial: while the fans have spoken, with a majority deeming Norris a deserving champion, there's a significant minority who believe Max Verstappen was the true champion-in-waiting.
Norris' triumph over Verstappen by a mere two points in the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP was a nail-biter. Verstappen, with his eighth victory of the year, put up a valiant fight, but Norris' consistent performance, including a third-place finish behind teammate Oscar Piastri, sealed the deal.
On Friday, Norris was officially crowned the 2025 F1 drivers' champion at the FIA prize-giving gala in Uzbekistan, receiving the prestigious world title trophy. However, the debate rages on.
Some argue that despite Norris' title win, Verstappen's staggering comeback, from being 104 points behind after the Dutch GP to falling just two points short of a record-equalling fifth consecutive crown, makes him the more deserving champion.
In a recent RacingNews365 poll, 48.2% of voters sided with Norris, deeming him a deserving champion. Interestingly, 41.2% believed Verstappen should have taken the title, and only 10.6% thought Piastri, who led the title race for much of the campaign, was the rightful champion.
So, who do you think deserves the F1 crown? Is it the consistent performer Norris, or the comeback king Verstappen? And this is the part most people miss: what about Piastri's impressive campaign? Share your thoughts in the comments! We'd love to hear your take on this heated debate.
