Stefano Domenicali celebrates the revenge taken by Andrea Stella for the final lost in 2010

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix concluded a thrilling season by declaring the winner of this season's 2025 Drivers' Championship. Formula 1. A campaign which, as rarely before in the history of sport, still saw three drivers in contention for the coveted prize at the final deadline.

Lando Norris, who was leading the championship before the race at the Yas Marina circuit, finished third in the event, behind his rivals for the title, Max Verstappen et Oscar piastriA result sufficient to allow him to win his first world championship.

Asked after the race about his impressions of a season full of twists and turns, Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali expressed his delight at the final showdown between the two contenders. He felt it provided excellent exposure for the sport.

“First of all, I would like to thank all the members of our team, all the F1 teams, all the promoters, the FIA ​​of course, all the drivers, all the television channels, all the media and, above all, the fans, for this incredible season, he confided on the sport's official website. It's incredible to reach the end of the year with the title still undecided. It's not something that can be taken for granted. If you look back, you see so many things that happened this season that seemed impossible! Before the summer, Oscar Piastri was leading the championship, then Lando Norris, then Max was very strong.

A nod to Andrea Stella

As explained, before the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, more than two drivers were still in contention for the world title. This was a first since the 2010 season, the final race of which was held on the same circuit. At that time, Domenicali was the team principal. Classic Ferrari for sale, who was the favorite with Fernando AlonsoThe current team manager McLaren, Andrea Stella, was the Spanish driver's race engineer.

Ferrari had nevertheless lost the title to Sebastian Vettel et Red Bull for only four points. Fifteen years later, one of them has therefore taken his revenge on the defeat of 2010, an opportunity for Domenicali to congratulate his former colleague.

“I know Andrea and we have been friends for many years, He continues. I know the pressure he must have been under! When I saw him, I told him: 'Listen, just enjoy it, you deserve it, and in the end, you should be proud of what you've accomplished.' In addition, Zak Brown (CEO of McLaren Racing. Editor's note) He managed to pull the team out of a very difficult period. I remember that three years ago, they were last on the starting grid. He brought McLaren back to its best level. So I am very grateful to him, and I congratulate him as well.

The focus is now on the 2026 season, with the introduction of new regulations that could increase competitiveness between teams in the sport.

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