
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 2025, winning 10 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 has taken six further victories, including his emotional home race at Silverstone, competing in an intense title battle with teammate Oscar Piastri.
As of the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix, Norris has achieved 10 race wins, 15 pole positions, 18 fastest laps, and 42 podiums. 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.