Lando Norris heads to the United States Grand Prix on 25 October as the reigning Formula 1 world champion, racing with the number 1 on his McLaren. His title defence has been tougher than last year's march to glory: after a fourth place in Singapore on 11 October he sits sixth in the 2026 standings on 201 points, with wins in Hungary and the Netherlands. In August he committed his future to McLaren until 2030.
From karting at Clay Pigeon Raceway to a two-point title win in Abu Dhabi, here is the story of Britain's latest champion. Browse our Formula 1 collection for more racing legends.
Lando Norris Fact File
| Name | Lando Norris |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 November 1999 (age 26) |
| Place of birth | Bristol, England |
| Role | Formula 1 driver |
| Nationality | British |
| Current team | McLaren (contract to 2030) |
| Car number | 1 in 2026 as champion (usually 4) |
| F1 debut | 2019 Australian Grand Prix |
| World titles | 1 (2025) |
Career History
| Year | Team | Wins | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | McLaren | 0 | 0 | 49 | 11th |
| 2020 | McLaren | 0 | 1 | 97 | 9th |
| 2021 | McLaren | 0 | 4 | 160 | 6th |
| 2022 | McLaren | 0 | 1 | 122 | 7th |
| 2023 | McLaren | 0 | 7 | 205 | 6th |
| 2024 | McLaren | 4 | 13 | 374 | 2nd |
| 2025 | McLaren | 7 | 18 | 423 | Champion |
| 2026* | McLaren | 2 | 5 | 201 | 6th |
*2026 figures are after the Singapore Grand Prix (round 17 of 23). Career totals so far: 13 wins, 19 pole positions and 49 podiums.
Early Years: Karting Prodigy
Born in Bristol, Norris started karting aged eight at Clay Pigeon Raceway and quickly became one of the best young drivers in the world. In 2014 he won the CIK-FIA KF World Championship, the youngest champion in that category. He stepped into cars and won the 2017 FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Carlin, taking nine wins, before finishing runner-up to George Russell in Formula 2 in 2018.
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The Breakthrough: Miami 2024
McLaren handed Norris his F1 debut at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix, where he qualified eighth. He grabbed his first podium in 2020, but the team was still rebuilding, and his first win had to wait until the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. That victory opened the floodgates: he won four times that year and finished runner-up in the championship with 374 points. Rep the brand with our Lando Norris Logo Men's T-Shirt.
World Champion: Abu Dhabi 2025
The 2025 season turned into a three-way fight between Norris, his teammate Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. Norris won seven Grands Prix and stood on the podium 18 times, and at the Abu Dhabi finale on 7 December he finished third behind Verstappen and Piastri. It was enough: Norris 423, Verstappen 421, Piastri 410. A two-point margin made him world champion.
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The Title Defence
Carrying the number 1 in 2026, Norris has found the going harder, with retirements in Canada, Monaco and Azerbaijan. He bounced back with pole and victory in Hungary on 26 July and again at Zandvoort in August, and also took pole and third place in Spain. With six rounds left after Singapore, Kimi Antonelli leads the championship.
Honours
Formula 1
- World Drivers' Champion (2025)
- Runner-up (2024)
- 13 Grand Prix wins, 19 pole positions, 49 podiums (to October 2026)
Junior categories
- FIA Formula 3 European Champion (2017)
- Formula 2 runner-up (2018)
- CIK-FIA KF World Champion (2014)
Away From the Track
Norris founded the lifestyle and esports brand Quadrant in 2020, and in 2021 launched his own LN Racing Kart. He is also an ambassador for brands including Tumi and Ralph Lauren's Polo Red.
FAQs
How old is Lando Norris?
Lando Norris was born on 13 November 1999, so he is 26 and turns 27 next month.
Where was Lando Norris born?
He was born in Bristol, England.
Did Lando Norris win the 2025 F1 world championship?
Yes. He won the 2025 title by two points from Max Verstappen, finishing third in the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
What team does Lando Norris drive for?
He has driven for McLaren throughout his F1 career, since 2019, and has a contract with the team until 2030.
How many F1 races has Lando Norris won?
13 as of October 2026: four in 2024, seven in 2025 and two so far in 2026.
When was Lando Norris's first F1 win?
His first Grand Prix win came at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.
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