LANDO
NORRIS
car 1
Reigning World Champion. Lando broke through in 2024 after years as McLaren's patient development driver, took his first win in Miami, and built it into a sustained title run in 2025.
The long wait for a first win.
Lando Norris took 110 races to win once. Then he won a World Championship.
Norris joined McLaren in 2019 and quickly became a fan favourite for his speed and his easy humour online. But the wins would not come. He racked up more than 20 podiums while rivals took the top step. People began to ask if he could close the deal.
He answered in style. His first win came at Miami in 2024. In 2025 he led McLaren's title charge and, in a tense final race in Abu Dhabi, held off Max Verstappen by two points to become World Champion. It was McLaren's first Drivers title since 2008. The boy who waited became the man who delivered. He has spent his whole F1 career in papaya, a rare loyalty in the modern paddock.
Norris is the relatable champion. He talks openly about nerves and bad days, he games online with fans, and he wears his feelings on his sleeve. His 2025 title felt earned, not handed over.
As reigning champion in a strong car, Norris will be short-priced for wins. The catch is teammate Oscar Piastri, who can beat him on any given Sunday. Head-to-head qualifying and race markets between the two often hold more value than backing Norris alone.
The file.
- Born
- 13/11/1999Bristol, UK
- Nationality
- England
- Career starts
- 141
- Fastest laps
- 7
In the car.
In their own words.
Career trail.
4 honours
From the SportsDB honours record. Junior and senior categories combined.
Quick questions.
How old is Lando Norris?
27 years old. Born 13/11/1999 in Bristol, UK.
How many F1 wins does Norris have?
12 race wins across 141 career starts, with 38 podium finishes and 9 pole positions.
What team does Norris drive for?
McLaren Formula 1 Team. Car number 1. Open team profile.
Where can I bet on Norris podium finishes?
We compare Norris podium markets across our SA partner books on every race preview page. Open Punters Edge hub.