Round 24 of the longest-ever Formula 1 season in history, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, crowned the 2024 Constructors’ Champion after an epic race won by Lando Norris to end McLaren’s 26-year hiatus, capturing their first Championship of the 21st century.
“This feels incredible,” Lando Norris said. “The team has done an amazing job this season to come from where we were at the beginning. I am so proud of everyone.”
“It’s been a lovely journey, and to end the season with another race win is perfect. A big thank you goes to everyone at McLaren, everyone in Papaya, and everyone who supported us this year. It’s been tough, but for us to win the Constructors’ Championship after 26 years is pretty special,” he added.
“I’ve learned a lot from this year, from the team and the competitors around me. I’m excited to get next year going.”
It took McLaren 26 years to lift the FIA Formula One Constructors’ Championship once and again, adding to their rich heritage.
As the saying goes, glory belongs to those who persevere, and so they did, proving the wait, effort, and determination to achieve the feat were all worth it.
On Sunday night and under the Yas Marina Circuit floodlights, the Papaya outfit won the battle at the front with Scuderia Ferrari to become the 2024 winners, accomplishing their first F1 Constructors’ title of the 21st century.
“I’m incredibly proud of the entire team here, both trackside and back at the factory,” McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella outlined. “It’s been 26 years since we’ve won the Championship. It’s a wonderful feeling this evening. Our work has paid off, and we’ll be celebrating with everyone.
“I would like to give my thanks to each and everyone in the team for their hard work and dedication. It’s been a hard-fought Championship.
“Well done to Ferrari, who drove a really good race today, as well, and were great competitors. It won’t be long until we are heading down into next year, but until then, we’ll take in every moment and celebrate our win.”
The 2024 Formula One season, the longest in its history, concluded with an epic showdown between long-time rivals McLaren and Ferrari.
The Woking-based squad headed to Abu Dhabi with a 21-point advantage over the Prancing Horse with 44 points still on the table.
On Saturday, the papaya drivers made clinical moves toward the team’s goal, locking out the front row in qualifying with Norris in pole position and Oscar Piastri starting from…
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