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Lando Norris wins F1 drivers' title in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Formula One driver Lando Norris holds a trophy in his hand and smiles whilst celebrating his winGetty Images

It was a big celebration for first-time winner Lando Norris

British racer Lando Norris has made history by winning the Formula 1 drivers' championship after the final race of the season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

He's the first new British F1 driver to take home the trophy since Jenson Button's win in 2009.

Lando faced tough competition from Max Verstappen, who has won the past four drivers' championships.

Even though Max came first in this last Grand Prix, Lando won the overall championship on points.

Take a look at how he did it in these awesome pictures!

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F1 driver Lando Norris gets into his car whilst teams attend to the vehiclePA Media

Lando Norris races for McLaren, a team who went into this final race with some challenges to overcome. Both Lando and his teammate Oscar Piastri were disqualified at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, followed up by some tactics setbacks in Qatar.

A Formula 1 car speeding past with palm trees in the backgroundPA Media

The final race took place at Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The final grand prix of the F1 has been held there since 2014, and it will continue to host the season's end until at least 2030.

A series of F1 cars on the race trackPA Media

Red Bull's star driver Max Verstappen was comfortably in first place during the Grand Prix, but was too far behind in points to win the overall season title.

Two cars driving down the track during the F1 grand prixGetty Images

One of the most dramatic moments for Lando was when he overtook Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda after his first pit stop. Lando's car edged slightly off track during the move, and so it was investigated by the stewards, who didn't give the driver a penalty.

A Formula 1 car in a pit stop, with lots of staff wearing orange and black team outfits running around to help change the tyreReuters

Formula 1 races are known for their extremely quick pit stops, where teams help the driver get back on the track by changing their tyres at rapid speed. F1 teams can do this in around two seconds, with McLaren holding the 1.8 second world record.

One car ahead of another going round the corner of a track at the F1Getty Images

After his second pit stop, Lando successfully battled Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for third place, coming behind his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.

F1 driver Lando Norris celebrates his win by being held up by his team members and smilingEPA

It was a very emotional victory for Lando, who cried as he thanked his team and his parents. He said: "I've dreamed of this for a long, long time. Everyone does... A lot goes into a season like this, a lot of ups, a lot of downs. But none of that matters as long as you try and come out on top, and that's what we have managed to do."