Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lando Norris

How Lando Norris built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Lando Norris is a British Formula One racing driver currently driving for McLaren. A prominent figure in the sport, Norris secured second place in the 2024 Formula One World Drivers' Championship. As of the end of the 2024 season, Norris has accumulated five Grand Prix victories over his seven seasons in Formula One, establishing himself as a leading talent in motorsport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: McLaren's One-Two Finish

At the Italian Grand Prix in 2010, Norris finished second behind teammate Ricciardo, securing McLaren's first one-two finish since the Canadian Grand Prix.

2010: Last McLaren Podium at Silverstone since Hamilton

In 2023, at the British Grand Prix, Lando Norris became the first McLaren driver to finish on the podium at Silverstone Circuit since Lewis Hamilton in 2010 by finishing second.

2013: Competed in KF-Junior class

In 2013, Lando Norris competed in the KF-Junior class, winning the CIK-FIA European Championship, the CIK-FIA International Super Cup, and the WSK Euro Series.

2014: Car Racing Debut in Ginetta Junior Championship

In 2014, Lando Norris made his car racing debut in the Ginetta Junior Championship, finishing third and winning the Rookie Cup.

2014: Karting World Championship Victory

In 2014, Lando Norris won the direct-drive Karting World Championship, marking a significant achievement in his karting career.

2014: Leading of the Constructors' Championship

The results of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix allowed McLaren to take the lead of the Constructors' Championship for the first time since 2014.

2015: Signed with Carlin Motorsport and Won MSA Formula Championship

In 2015, Lando Norris signed with Carlin Motorsport to drive in the MSA Formula Championship, securing eight wins, ten pole positions, and fourteen podiums to win the championship. He also made appearances in ADAC and Italian Formula 4.

2015: MSA Formula Championship Win

In 2015, Lando Norris won his first title at the MSA Formula Championship with Carlin.

January 2016: Competed in Toyota Racing Series

In January 2016, Lando Norris competed in the Toyota Racing Series with M2 Competition, achieving six race wins and winning the championship.

2016: Highest Grid Position and First Podium Finish

At the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix in 2016, Lando Norris qualified in fourth place and was elevated to third. He achieved his first podium finish.

2016: Toyota Racing Series, Formula Renault Eurocup and Formula Renault NEC Wins

In 2016, Lando Norris won the Toyota Racing Series, Formula Renault Eurocup, and Formula Renault NEC, receiving the Autosport BRDC Award that year.

February 2017: Joins McLaren Driver Development Programme

In February 2017, Norris joined the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

2017: FIA Formula 2 Debut

Following the Macau Grand Prix weekend in 2017, Lando Norris made his FIA Formula 2 debut with Campos Racing at the Yas Marina Circuit for the final round of the season.

2017: Joins McLaren Young Driver Programme

In 2017, Lando Norris became a member of the McLaren Young Driver Programme.

2017: European Formula 3 Championship Win

In 2017, Lando Norris raced full-time in the European Formula 3 Championship with Carlin, winning the title with two races remaining.

2017: FIA Formula 3 European Championship Win

In 2017, Lando Norris won the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Carlin.

2018: Official McLaren Test and Reserve Driver

In 2018, Lando Norris became the official McLaren test and reserve driver, participating in several practice sessions.

2018: Competed full-time in FIA Formula 2 Championship

In 2018, Lando Norris competed full-time in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Carlin, winning the opening race at Bahrain International Circuit, which was his only victory of the season.

2018: Runner-up in FIA Formula 2 Championship

In 2018, Lando Norris finished as runner-up to George Russell in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, driving with Carlin.

2018: 24 Hours of Daytona

In 2018, Lando Norris participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona in the IMSA SportsCar Championship with United Autosports, finishing 13th in-class and 38th overall, alongside Fernando Alonso and Philip Hanson.

2019: iRacing Events

In 2019, Lando Norris competed in sim racing for Team Redline at multiple iRacing events, including the Bathurst 12 Special Event with Max Verstappen.

2019: Drove for McLaren in Formula One

In 2019, Lando Norris drove for McLaren in the Formula One World Championship, partnering with Carlos Sainz Jr. He debuted at the Australian Grand Prix and scored his first points at the Bahrain Grand Prix. He had retirements due to collisions and mechanical failures during the season.

2019: Formula One Debut with McLaren

In 2019, Lando Norris joined McLaren to partner Carlos Sainz Jr., making his Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix.

March 2020: COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fundraiser

In March 2020, Lando Norris raised over US$12,000 for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund during a live streaming event on Twitch.

2020: Signed Multi-Year Contract with McLaren

During his debut year, Lando Norris signed a multi-year contract to stay with McLaren for the 2020 season until 2022.

2020: Maiden Podium Finish

In 2020, Lando Norris achieved his maiden podium finish and fastest lap at the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix.

2020: 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual

In 2020, Lando Norris competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual with Redline, but the team faced technical issues and finished 25th in-class.

2020: IndyCar iRacing Challenge Victory

In 2020, Lando Norris entered two rounds of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge for Arrow McLaren, winning the fifth round at the Circuit of the Americas.

September 2021: Launch of LN Racing Kart

In September 2021, Lando Norris launched his own kart racing brand, LN Racing Kart, with support from the OTK Kart Group and Ricky Flynn Motorsport.

2021: Maiden Pole Position

In 2021, Lando Norris achieved his maiden pole position at the Russian Grand Prix, along with several further podium finishes.

2021: Sixth in the Driver's Championship

In 2021, Lando Norris finished sixth in the Driver's Championship with 205 points, matching his result from 2021.

2021: Continued with McLaren and Multiple Podium Finishes

In 2021, Lando Norris remained at McLaren, partnering with Daniel Ricciardo. He achieved multiple podium finishes including the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and the Monaco Grand Prix.

February 2022: Contract Extension with Mclaren

In February 2022, Lando Norris signed a contract extension with McLaren, committing to the team until at least 2025.

2022: Contract with McLaren until 2022

During his debut year, Lando Norris signed a multi-year contract to stay with McLaren for the 2020 season until 2022.

2022: Podium at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

In 2022, Lando Norris secured another podium at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

2023: Challenging Start to the Season

In 2023, Lando Norris continued with McLaren, partnered by rookie Oscar Piastri. The start of the season was plagued with reliability issues and poor finishes, including finishing seventeenth at both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and being knocked out in Q1 for the first time since 2019.

2023: Seven Podiums

Throughout his 2023 campaign, Lando Norris achieved seven podium finishes.

2024: Maiden Career Win and Runner-Up in Championship

In 2024, Lando Norris achieved his maiden career win at the Miami Grand Prix, with additional wins in the Netherlands, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. He finished as runner-up to Max Verstappen in the World Drivers' Championship.

2024: Maiden Grand Prix Victory

In 2024, Lando Norris secured his first Formula One Grand Prix victory at the Miami Grand Prix, after 110 races and 16 podium finishes.

2024: Runner-Up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship

In 2024, Lando Norris was runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship with McLaren, and has won five Grands Prix across seven seasons.

2025: Achievements as of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix

As of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, Lando Norris has achieved five race wins, 10 pole positions, 14 fastest laps, and 28 podiums in Formula One.

2025: Victory at the Australian Grand Prix

In 2025, Lando Norris won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, claiming victory and the championship lead. Norris stated he had learned "a lot of lessons" in his bid to become World Drivers' Champion.