Lando Norris, born on November 13, 1999 in Bristol, is a British Formula 1 driver who races for the McLaren F1 team. His teammate is Australian driver Oscar Piastri.

Lando Norris made his Formula 1 debut in 2019. In 2018, he finished second in the Formula 2 championship. After finishing ahead of fellow McLaren junior Nyck de Vries, he joined the McLaren Formula 1 team as teammate to Carlos Sainz. He ended his rookie season in eleventh place with 49 points.

During the opening race of 2020, Norris secured his first Formula 1 podium with a third-place finish. In 2021, he claimed his first pole position at the Russian Grand Prix. However, late rain in Sochi caused him to lose control of his car, and he eventually finished seventh.

After a difficult 2022 season and improvement in 2023, Norris reached a new milestone in 2024. He claimed his first Grand Prix victory in Miami and added wins later in the season in the Netherlands, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. It was not enough to secure the world title. Max Verstappen struggled with a car that became increasingly difficult to handle, allowing Norris to enter the title fight.

Norris continues with McLaren in 2026. As reigning world champion, he has chosen to switch from his usual number 4 to number 1. This number had been used by Max Verstappen since 2022 but now passes to the new champion.

In 2025, Norris achieved his ultimate goal by winning his first Formula 1 world championship. The season started strongly with a win in Australia, but soon became more challenging. While teammate Oscar Piastri collected victories consistently, Norris struggled to do the same and fell behind in the standings.

Max Verstappen also entered the title fight. After the Dutch Grand Prix, he trailed Piastri by 104 points, but quickly closed the gap. At the same time, Piastri’s results declined due to incidents and lack of pace. Norris capitalised, often finishing second even when he did not win.

In Las Vegas, the title battle took another turn. Norris finished second but was disqualified after the race due to excessive plank wear. Piastri was also disqualified, losing his fourth-place finish. This reduced Norris’ advantage over Verstappen to 23 points, which shrank further to twelve points in Qatar.

Heading into Abu Dhabi, three drivers were still in contention: Norris, Verstappen and Piastri. Norris secured the title by finishing third, while Verstappen’s victory left him two points short. Norris became Formula 1 world champion for the first time.

The friendship between Norris and Verstappen has generally been strong, but it was tested during the 2024 season. In Austria, the two battled intensely, with Norris forced to retire while Verstappen continued. Despite such moments, Norris stated that they remained good friends. After 2025, Verstappen confirmed that their friendship still stands.

Norris owns a Ferrari F40. In January 2025, the car crashed into a barrier after the driver lost control. Norris was not behind the wheel at the time, as he was on holiday in Dubai.

Norris has an estimated net worth of around €80 million. In 2025, he was among the five highest-paid drivers on the grid, earning close to €30 million annually, excluding bonuses and sponsorship income. His earnings include his Formula 1 salary, performance bonuses, sponsorship deals and his esports team Quadrant.

Norris is currently in a relationship with Magui Corceiro. He previously dated Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira, but the couple split in September 2022. In 2023 and 2024, Norris was frequently seen with Corceiro, the ex-girlfriend of footballer João Félix. They confirmed their relationship in 2025. She attended several Grands Prix, including the race where Norris secured his first title.

Norris was born on November 13, 1999 in Bristol to Adam Norris and Belgian-born Cisca Wauman. He is 25 years old and turned 26 in November 2025. Norris is 1.70 metres tall and weighs 68 kilograms. Through his mother, he has Belgian roots and knows some Dutch.

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