History of Lando Norris in Timeline
Lando Norris is a British Formula One racing driver, currently competing for McLaren. He has achieved considerable success, including winning the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2025. Over eight seasons, Norris has secured 11 Grand Prix victories, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the sport.
1 hour ago : Lando Norris faces McLaren blow with technical issues at Chinese GP
Lando Norris experienced a technical issue with his McLaren ahead of the F1 Chinese GP, forcing him to start from the pit lane. This blow impacted McLaren's chances.
1985: McLaren's first victory since 1985
Following the summer break, Lando Norris won at the Dutch Grand Prix, securing McLaren's first victory at the Circuit Zandvoort since Niki Lauda's victory in 1985.
1998: McLaren secures first constructor's title since 1998
In 2024 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Norris secured McLaren's first constructors' title since 1998.
November 1999: Birth of Lando Norris
On 13 November 1999, Lando Norris was born in Bristol, England.
2002: Move compared to Schumacher's move in 2002
At the Qatar Grand Prix sprint in 2024, Norris led every lap from pole until he purposely slowed down approaching the finish line, handing the victory to Piastri as a return of favour for the São Paulo sprint. Nigel Chiu of Sky Sports compared the move to Michael Schumacher's at the 2002 United States Grand Prix.
2010: First McLaren driver on the podium at Silverstone since Hamilton in 2010
At the British Grand Prix, Norris finished second, becoming the first McLaren driver to finish on the podium at Silverstone Circuit since Lewis Hamilton in 2010.
2010: Mclaren's One-Two Finish
At the Italian Grand Prix, Norris finished second behind teammate Ricciardo, scoring his fourth podium of the season and securing McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix.
2012: First consecutive pole positions since 2012
After winning the Dutch Grand Prix, Norris took pole position for the Italian race, marking the first consecutive pole positions of his career and becoming the first McLaren driver to achieve this feat since Lewis Hamilton in 2012.
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, as well as the WSK Euro Series.
2014: McLaren takes the lead in the Constructors' Championship for the first time since 2014
During the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in 2024, the combined results of Lando Norris and teammate Piastri allowed McLaren to take the lead of the Constructors' Championship for the first time since 2014.
2014: Victory at the Senior World Championship
In 2014, Lando Norris culminated his karting career with a victory at the senior World Championship.
2014: Car Racing Debut in Ginetta Junior Championship
In 2014, Lando Norris made his car racing debut in the Ginetta Junior Championship, a support series to the British Touring Car Championship, finishing third and winning the Rookie Cup.
2014: Brother's Retirement from Karting
In 2014, Lando Norris' older brother, Oliver, who was involved in karting on a competitive level, retired.
2014: Karting World Championship win
In September 2021, Lando Norris launched his own kart racing brand, LN Racing Kart, operations are carried out by Ricky Flynn Motorsport, who Norris won the Karting World Championship with in 2014.
2015: Signed with Carlin Motorsport and Won MSA Formula Championship
In 2015, Lando Norris signed with Carlin Motorsport to drive in the newly established MSA Formula Championship (now known as the F4 British Championship), winning the championship.
2015: MSA Formula Championship Win
In 2015, Lando Norris won his first title at the MSA Formula Championship with Carlin.
January 2016: Toyota Racing Series
In January 2016, Lando Norris competed in the Toyota Racing Series with the M2 Competition team, achieving six race wins, including the New Zealand Grand Prix, and winning the championship ahead of Jehan Daruvala.
2016: Highest Grid Position
At the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix, Norris qualified in fourth place but was elevated to third after a grid penalty for Lewis Hamilton, the highest grid position of his career at the time and the highest for McLaren since the 2016 Austrian Grand Prix.
2016: Toyota Racing Series, Formula Renault Eurocup, and Formula Renault NEC Wins
In 2016, Lando Norris achieved significant success by winning the Toyota Racing Series, Formula Renault Eurocup, and Formula Renault NEC. He also received the Autosport BRDC Award that year.
February 2017: Joins Mclaren Driver Development Programme
In February 2017, Lando Norris joined the McLaren Driver Development Programme.
2017: Joins McLaren Young Driver Programme
In 2017, Lando Norris became a member of the McLaren Young Driver Programme.
2017: European Formula 3 Championship
In 2017, Lando Norris raced full-time with Carlin in the European Formula 3 Championship, clinching the title with two races remaining after securing nine wins and eight pole positions.
2017: FIA Formula 3 European Championship Win
In 2017, Lando Norris won the FIA Formula 3 European Championship.
2017: FIA Formula 2 debut
The weekend following the Macau Grand Prix, in 2017 Norris made his FIA Formula 2 debut with Campos Racing, replacing Ralph Boschung for the final round of the 2017 season at the Yas Marina Circuit.
2018: FIA Formula 2 Championship
In 2018, Lando Norris competed full-time in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, racing alongside Sérgio Sette Câmara at Carlin, winning the opening race at the Bahrain International Circuit and finishing second overall in the championship.
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, both driving for Carlin.
2018: Endurance racing debut
In 2018, Lando Norris made his endurance racing debut in the 24 Hours of Daytona in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, finishing thirteenth in the Prototype class.
2018: Official Test and Reserve Driver for McLaren
In late 2017, Lando Norris became the official McLaren test and reserve driver for the 2018 season and participated in his first official practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix.
2019: First Q1 knockout since 2019
At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2019, Lando Norris experienced his first elimination in the first qualifying session (Q1) since 2019 after hitting the wall.
2019: Debut at the Bathurst 12 Special Event
In 2019, Lando Norris debuted in sim racing for Team Redline at the Bathurst 12 Special Event alongside Max Verstappen.
2019: Formula One Debut with McLaren
In 2019, Lando Norris partnered with Carlos Sainz Jr. and made his Formula One debut with McLaren at the Australian Grand Prix.
2019: Signed for Mclaren
In 2019, Lando Norris signed for McLaren for the Formula One World Championship, partnering with Carlos Sainz Jr. and later scored his first Formula One points at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
2020: Signed a Multi-Year Contract
During his debut year, In 2020, Lando Norris signed a multi-year contract to stay with McLaren for the 2020 season until 2022.
2020: First Podium Finish and Fastest Lap
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 competition
In 2020, Lando Norris competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual with Redline in the LMP2 class, finishing 25th in-class after encountering technical problems.
2020: Team Quadrant founded
In 2020, Lando Norris founded Team Quadrant, an esports team focused on content creation and apparel.
2020: IndyCar iRacing Challenge win
In 2020, Lando Norris won the fifth round of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge for Arrow McLaren at the Circuit of the Americas.
August 2021: Relationship with Luísa Barosa Oliveira
Between August 2021 and September 2022, Lando Norris was in a relationship with Portuguese model Luísa Barosa Oliveira, which was marked by online abuse.
September 2021: Launch of LN Racing Kart
In September 2021, Lando Norris launched his own kart racing brand, LN Racing Kart, with manufacturing support from the OTK Kart Group and operations by Ricky Flynn Motorsport.
2021: First non-Red Bull victory since 2021
Following the summer break, Lando Norris won at the Dutch Grand Prix, which was the first non-Red Bull or Max Verstappen victory at the venue since its return to the Formula One calendar in 2021.
2021: Continued Partnership with Mclaren
In 2021, Lando Norris remained at McLaren for the season, partnering with Daniel Ricciardo as Sainz left the team for Ferrari.
2021: Sixth in the Driver's Championship
In 2021, Lando Norris scored 205 points, matching his 2021 result, and placed sixth in the Driver's Championship.
2021: Maiden Pole Position
In 2021, Lando Norris secured his maiden pole position at the Russian Grand Prix, along with several further podium finishes.
2021: Mental health struggles
In 2021, Lando Norris spoke about his mental health struggles following his Formula One debut, and referred supporters to the Mind charity, which Norris has worked extensively with in partnership with McLaren.
February 2022: Extended Contract
In February 2022, Norris extended his contract with McLaren to 2025.
September 2022: End of relationship with Luísa Barosa Oliveira
Between August 2021 and September 2022, Lando Norris was in a relationship with Portuguese model Luísa Barosa Oliveira, which was marked by online abuse.
2022: Signed a Multi-Year Contract
During his debut year, In 2020, Lando Norris signed a multi-year contract to stay with McLaren for the 2020 season until 2022.
2022: Father's Ranking on Sunday Times Rich List
In 2022, Adam Norris, Lando's father, ranked 610th on the Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of £200 million.
2022: Additional Podium Finish
In 2022, Lando Norris secured another podium finish.
2022: Debut in international competition
In 2022, The LN Racing Kart chassis debuted in international competition.
2023: Seven Podium Finishes
In 2023, Lando Norris achieved seven podium finishes throughout the campaign.
2023: First Q1 elimination since 2023
Norris suffered his and McLaren's first Q1 elimination since the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix during qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
2024: Norris takes pole and leads lights-to-flag
In 2024 at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Norris took pole and led from lights-to-flag in his fourth win of the season, which secured McLaren's first constructors' title since 1998.
2024: First Win at Miami Grand Prix
In 2024, Lando Norris achieved his maiden win at the Miami Grand Prix and finished as runner-up in the World Drivers' Championship.
2024: First Grand Prix victory and podium finish
In 2024, Lando Norris secured his maiden Grand Prix victory at the Miami Grand Prix after leading the race following pit stops and a subsequent safety car, marking his 16th podium finish.
2024: Invitation to play at Augusta National
In 2024, Lando Norris was invited to play at Augusta National after winning the Miami Grand Prix and regularly plays golf, where he has contested multiple celebrity pro–am events.
2024: Ended championship title hopes
In 2024, at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lando Norris qualified and finished in sixth place while rival Verstappen finished fifth, mathematically ending Norris's title bid with two rounds remaining.
July 2025: Veloce Media Group attains majority financial control of Team Quadrant
In July 2025, Lando Norris and his father Adam ceded majority financial control of Team Quadrant to the Veloce Media Group, which had been a business partner and collaborator since its inception in 2020.
November 2025: Public relationship with Margarida Corceiro
As of November 2025, Lando Norris has been publicly dating Portuguese model and actress Margarida Corceiro since the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.
2025: Formula One World Drivers' Championship Win
In 2025, Lando Norris achieved a significant career milestone by winning the Formula One World Drivers' Championship with McLaren, securing 11 Grand Prix victories across eight seasons.
2025: Won World Drivers' Championship
In 2025, Lando Norris secured seven further victories, including his home Grand Prix in Britain, winning his maiden title in a battle with Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri.
2025: Extended Contract
In February 2022, Norris extended his contract with McLaren to 2025.
2026: Stats as of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
As of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, Lando Norris has achieved 11 race wins, 16 pole positions, 18 fastest laps, and 44 podiums in Formula One.
2026: Norris exercises his right to run number 1
In 2026, as the defending Drivers' Champion, Lando Norris exercised his right to run the number 1 on his car during the 2026 season.
2027: Contract with Mclaren
Lando Norris is contracted to remain at McLaren until at least the end of the 2027 season.
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