McLaren F1 Driver Profile
Lando Norris
Biography
Lando Norris may not be named after Star Wars rebel Lando Calrissian -
his Mum just liked the moniker - but he has flair and fighting spirit in
bountiful supply.
McLaren had the British teenager on their books for two
years before fast-tracking him into the F1 galaxy of stars in 2019. A
firecracker in his junior career, with a penchant for pole positions and
wheel-to-wheel tussles, Norris didnt let them down.
Paired with the highly-rated, and far more experienced
Carlos Sainz, his rookie season was impressive, Norris edging the
Spaniard in their head-to-head qualifying battle, scoring points 11
times, and only narrowly missing out on a top-10 championship placing.
A maiden podium came in 2020, with more following in the
subsequent two seasons, he narrowly missed out on a win at Russia 2021,
as he dominated another more senior team mate, Daniel Ricciardo, to
firmly establish himself in F1s top tier.
An exciting talent on track, away from it Norris brims with
a modest charm and an artistic side that sees him design and paint his
own race gear as a hobby. The focus for the future is allying artistry
and ambition on track, as McLaren rely on the promise of youth to take
them back to the top. Norris hopes the downforce will be with him…
Statistics
| Team | McLaren |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Podiums | 8 |
| Points | 503 |
| Grand Prix Entered | 95 |
| Best Race Finish | 2 (x3) |
| Best Grid Position | 1 |
| Date of Birth | 13/11/1999 |
| Place of Birth | Bristol, England |