Lando Norris

Lando Norris (November 13, 1999 - Present): A British racing driver from Bristol, raised in Glastonbury to an English father and Belgian mother, Norris has emerged as one of Formula One's most popular and talented drivers of the modern era. He has competed in Formula One from 2019 to 2026, winning 11 Grands Prix across seven seasons, all with McLaren. Beginning competitive karting at age eight, Norris won the 2014 direct-drive Karting World Championship before dominating junior formulae, winning the 2016 MSA Formula Championship, the 2017 FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Carlin, and finishing runner-up to George Russell in the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship. A McLaren Young Driver Programme member since 2017, Norris made his Formula One debut at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix alongside Carlos Sainz Jr.

, quickly establishing himself with consistent performances and a charismatic personality that resonated with fans worldwide. His breakthrough came in 2024 when he secured his maiden victory at the Miami Grand Prix, followed by wins at the Dutch, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix. Norris finished runner-up in the 2024 World Drivers' Championship and helped McLaren claim their first Constructors' Championship since 1998. In 2025, Norris achieved his lifelong dream by winning the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in a dominant season that saw him claim nine victories, including his emotional home race triumph at Silverstone.

The championship battle came down to an intense finale with teammate Oscar Piastri, but Norris' consistency across the 24-race season proved decisive. His 2025 title made him Britain's sixth Formula One World Champion, joining the legendary ranks of Mike Hawthorn, Graham Hill, Jim Clark, James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Lewis Hamilton, and Jenson Button. As of the end of the 2025 season, Norris has achieved 11 race wins, 16 pole positions, 18 fastest laps, and 44 podiums across 148 Grand Prix starts. Known for his exceptional racecraft, streaming presence on Twitch, and involvement in esports, Norris represents the new generation of digitally-savvy Formula One drivers who connect with global audiences beyond traditional motorsport.