Lando Norris, Formula 1 World Champion (December 8, 2025)
The fastest man on four wheels!
ℹ️ What? A new Formula 1 World Champion, the most prestigious motorsport series on Earth. 🏎
👤 Who? Lando Norris, a British Formula 1 driver who races for the McLaren team. He is the new champion! 🏆
🌍 Where? At the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
🕰️ When? During the final race of the Formula 1 season, held on December 7th.
❓ Why is it important? Because after four consecutive championships for Max Verstappen (2021 to 2024), we have a new champion for 2025!
🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to learn about Lando Norris and Formula 1. 🏁
Your goal today!
🏁 Ready to dive into the world of Formula 1?
In this activity, you'll discover the fast-paced and spectacular world of motor racing through the eyes of Lando Norris, a top-level driver and the new F1 champion.
You'll learn how a championship works, how drivers score points, and how every decision can change the final result.
Between speed, strategy, and logic, you'll put your observation and problem-solving skills to the test. Buckle up!
🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to learn about Lando Norris and Formula 1. 🏁
The activity has three steps:
STEP 1 — Who is Lando Norris? You'll find out who this young man is who drives at 300 km/h!
STEP 2 — On-track calculations. You'll work on several race finishes and figure out who would have won if...
STEP 3 — Cars and Flags. Formula 1 comes with flags! What do they mean? You'll find out!
Here's what the final result of your activity will look like. →
Let's go! →
STEP 1 — Who is Lando Norris?
Today, you're entering the fast-paced and awe-inspiring world of Formula 1!
The drivers are true athletes, capable of piloting cars that reach speeds of over 300 km/h.
Your challenge is to discover one of these champions: Lando Norris, who has just won the Formula 1 championship.
Start by reading the important information about this driver, then fill out his profile like a real sports journalist.
To start, watch this video showing the moment Lando Norris was crowned Formula 1 World Champion at the finish of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
You'll see, he was so happy! He even cried tears of joy! 🎉
Now, go to the Wikipedia entry for Lando Norris, and find the information required to complete his profile.
You can also have a peak at his profile on the McLaren (his team) website !
Step 2 is waiting for you! →
STEP 2 — A Nail-Biting Finale!
Lando Norris is champion! But before the start of the final Grand Prix, nothing was decided yet, and three drivers could still win the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship trophy (→)
Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri were separated by only a few points in the standings, and every finishing position could tip the title in one direction or another.
In this step, you will analyze different possible scenarios to calculate the points and determine who could become champion. 🏆
Here's an infographic that shows you two pieces of information: the points awarded for each race and the driver standings before the final race.
Review this information and answer the questions that follow.
Step 3 is waiting for you! →
STEP 3 — Cars and Flags
In Formula 1, we don't just communicate with words, we also use flags!
Each color sends a very specific message about what's happening on the track: danger, race stoppage, or return to the pits.
Understanding these signals is essential for driving fast… and safely. In this step, you'll discover the secret language of F1 flags and learn how to react like a real professional driver. 🏁
You can watch this video which explains the meaning of the flags in Formula One. You can also consult the F1 website on the subject, or even do both!
🏁 You've crossed the finish line! 🏁
Go see your final result! →
