Norris was ultimately unable to close the gap to the Dutchman, who won his fourth successive title in the 2024 season. But after finishing second, the British driver fancies himself going into 2025.

Lewis Hamilton ended his winless streak that had stretched back to the 2021 season after triumphs in Britain and Belgium, but he was still beaten by Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the world championship.

For Max Verstappen, Lando Norris was a size too small, but the Briton did help another driver's success. Indeed, Ferdinand Habsburg has expressed that he owes his success to Norris.