Lando Norris is one of six BBC Sports Personality of the Year nominees
Lando Norris has been nominated for BBC Sports Personality of the Year(Image: Handout/FIA/DPPI via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Formula 1 champion and BBC SPOTY nominee Lando Norris
F1 World Champion: Crowned the 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Champion in a dramatic final race in Abu Dhabi.
British Champion: Became the first British F1 champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2020.
Maiden Title: Secured his long-awaited maiden Formula 1 title after years as a highly-rated contender.
Record-Breaking Year: Set a new record for most wins in a season by a British driver (10 wins).
McLaren’s Return: His championship win delivered McLaren’s first driver’s title since 2008.
Age Milestone: At 26, he is one of the youngest-ever British F1 World Champions.
Charity Work: Highly involved with the Mind mental health charity.
E-Sports Connection: Owns his own successful gaming and content creation brand and team, Quadrant.
Partner Status: He is in a highly publicised relationship with Portuguese model and actress Margarida Corceiro.
F1 Salary: His annual salary is reported to hover around $20 million (£16 million) with McLaren.
Net Worth: His net worth is estimated to be around £30 million to £52 million, bolstered by his long-term McLaren deal and lucrative endorsements (TUMI, Monster Energy, Richard Mille).
Tax Haven Resident: He relocated to Monaco in 2023, a tax haven favoured by many F1 elite, to safeguard his earnings.
Family Background: His father, Adam Norris, is a wealthy entrepreneur whose financial backing helped launch Lando’s early career.