Lando Norris: 13 things you need to know about SPOTY contender including huge F1 contract
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.
