At the FIA Awards in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Norris sealed his breakthrough 2025 Drivers' Championship win, clinched at the Abu Dhabi finale, while McLaren claimed their first Constructors' title since 1998. Teammate Oscar Piastri, third in the standings, joined him onstage amid emotional celebrations. Norris lightened his speech by joking about past mistakes, with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem waiving a minor €5,000 fine on the spot. Max Verstappen, sidelined by flu, sent video congratulations from home, setting up their rivalry for 2026.