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Constructors' standings | McLaren clinches first title since 1998
- Sandy van Wijngaarden
Lando Norris' brilliant victory in Abu Dhabi made the McLaren team the constructors' champion for the first time since 1998. The battle for P6 in the championship also remained exciting until the last race. In the end, Alpine secured that position.
Lando Norris started the final Grand Prix of the season from pole position. The Briton drove a flawless race and, by taking victory, managed to give his team the constructors' title. Despite Carlos Sainz finishing in P2 and Charles Leclerc in P3, McLaren had enough points for the title.
Indeed, Oscar Piastri collided with Max Verstappen on the first lap, leaving him in last place. The Dutchman was found guilty of this moment and received a ten-second time penalty. Piastri eventually managed to secure one more point at P10.
The battle for sixth place in the constructors' championship was between Alpine, Haas and Visa Cash App RB. The VCARB team did not score any points in Abu Dhabi. Haas gained four points with Nico Hulkenberg on P8.
Pierre Gasly finished on P7 and dragged in six points for the team. Thanks in part to the double podium in Brazil, Alpine was able to cash in on sixth place in the championship.
This is the constructors' championship standings after Abu Dhabi
1. McLaren 666 points
2. Ferrari 652 points
3. Red Bull Racing 589 points
4. Mercedes 468 points
5. Aston Martin 94 points
6. Alpine 65 points
7. Haas 58 points
8. Visa Cash App RB 46 points
9. Williams 17 points
10. Stake 4 points
This article was written in collaboration with Olly Darcy
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