History of Lando Norris in Timeline
Lando Norris is a British Formula One racing driver currently competing for McLaren. As of the end of the 2024 season, he secured second place in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship. Over his six seasons in Formula One, Norris has won four Grand Prix races, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the sport. He is known for his skill and consistency on the track, becoming a fan favorite and a key driver for the McLaren team.
1985: McLaren's Win at Circuit Zandvoort
In 1985, Niki Lauda secured a victory at Circuit Zandvoort; McLaren's first at the venue since Niki Lauda's victory in 1985.
1998: McLaren's First Constructors' Title Since 1998
In 2024, at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris led from start to finish, securing McLaren's first Constructors' title since 1998.
November 1999: Birth of Lando Norris
Lando Norris was born on 13 November 1999 in Bristol, England, to Adam Norris and Cisca (née Wauman).
2002: Move Compared to Schumacher's in 2002
In 2024, at the Qatar Grand Prix sprint, Nigel Chiu of Sky Sports compared Lando Norris's move of handing victory to Piastri to Michael Schumacher's move at the 2002 United States Grand Prix.
2010: McLaren's first one-two finish since 2010 Canadian Grand Prix
At the Italian Grand Prix, Norris finished second behind teammate Ricciardo, securing McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix.
2010: Hamilton's Podium at Silverstone
In 2010, Lewis Hamilton secured a podium finish at Silverstone Circuit; the first for a McLaren driver since Hamilton in 2010.
2012: Last Consecutive Pole Positions Since 2012
In 2012, Lando 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: KF-Junior Class Championships
In 2013, Lando Norris competed in the KF-Junior class, securing victories in the CIK-FIA European Championship, the CIK-FIA International Super Cup, and the WSK Euro Series.
2014: Victory at the Karting World Championship
In 2014, Lando Norris capped off a successful karting career by winning the direct-drive Karting World Championship.
2014: Car racing debut in Ginetta Junior Championship
In 2014, Lando Norris transitioned to car racing, making his debut in the Ginetta Junior Championship where he finished third overall and won the Rookie Cup.
2014: Brother's exit from competitive karting
In 2014, Lando Norris's older brother Oliver, who was also involved in karting, ceased competing at a competitive level.
2014: McLaren Leads Constructors' Championship Since 2014
In 2014, Norris recovered to fourth, allowing McLaren to take the lead of the Constructors' Championship for the first time since 2014.
2014: Karting World Championship
In September 2021, Norris launched an eponymous kart racing brand, a business supported by Ricky Flynn Motorsport, who Norris won the Karting World Championship with in 2014.
2015: MSA Formula Championship win
In 2015, Lando Norris secured the MSA Formula Championship title with Carlin Motorsport, achieving eight wins, ten pole positions, and fourteen podiums. He also made appearances in ADAC and Italian Formula 4 championships.
January 2016: Toyota Racing Series Championship
In January 2016, Lando Norris won the Toyota Racing Series championship in New Zealand, including winning the New Zealand Grand Prix.
2016: Toyota Racing Series, Formula Renault Eurocup and Formula Renault NEC wins
In 2016, Lando Norris's success continued as he won the Toyota Racing Series, Formula Renault Eurocup, and Formula Renault NEC. He was also awarded the Autosport BRDC Award that year.
2016: N/A
The text provides context for the 2020 season and does not include any events for 2016.
February 2017: Signed as a Junior Driver with McLaren
In February 2017, Lando Norris was signed as a junior driver with McLaren, marking a significant step in his Formula One career aspirations.
2017: FIA Formula 2 Debut
Following the Macau Grand Prix weekend, Lando Norris made his FIA Formula 2 debut with Campos Racing for the final round of the 2017 season at the Yas Marina Circuit.
2017: Joins McLaren Young Driver Programme
In 2017, Lando Norris became a member of the McLaren Young Driver Programme.
2017: FIA Formula 3 European Championship Win
In 2017, Lando Norris continued his rise in motorsport, winning the FIA Formula 3 European Championship.
2017: FIA Formula 3 European Championship Win and Macau Grand Prix Appearance
In 2017, Lando Norris won the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Carlin, and finished second at the Macau Grand Prix.
2018: Father's wealth status in 2018
As of 2018, Lando Norris's father, Adam Norris, was one of Bristol's wealthiest people and the 501st richest person in the country.
2018: Official McLaren Test and Reserve Driver
In 2018, Lando Norris became the official McLaren test and reserve driver, participating in several practice sessions throughout the season.
2018: Full-time Competitor in FIA Formula 2 Championship
In 2018, Lando Norris competed full-time in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Carlin, winning the opening race in Bahrain. He finished the season in second place.
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 for Carlin.
2018: 24 Hours of Daytona
In 2018, Lando Norris joined United Autosports for the 24 Hours of Daytona in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, alongside Fernando Alonso and Philip Hanson. They finished 13th in-class and 38th overall.
2019: First Q1 Elimination Since 2019
At the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2019, Lando Norris was eliminated in the first qualifying session (Q1) after hitting the wall.
2019: Formula One debut and first season
In 2019, Lando Norris debuted in Formula One with McLaren, partnering with Carlos Sainz Jr. He scored his first points at the Bahrain Grand Prix but faced multiple retirements throughout the season.
2019: Formula One Debut with McLaren
In 2019, Lando Norris joined McLaren to partner with Carlos Sainz Jr., making his Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
2019: Bathurst 12 Special Event
In February 2019, Lando Norris debuted at the Bathurst 12 Special Event, a 12-hour virtual team endurance race, alongside Max Verstappen.
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 an online live streaming event on Twitch.
2020: Maiden Podium Finish at Austrian Grand Prix
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 in the LMP2 class alongside Verstappen. The team finished 25th in-class after overcoming technical issues.
2020: IndyCar iRacing Challenge Win
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.
2020: Eleventh in the drivers' championship
Lando Norris finished his debut Formula One season eleventh in the drivers' championship with 49 points in 2020.
August 2021: Start of relationship with Luísa Oliveira
In August 2021, Lando Norris began dating Portuguese model Luísa Oliveira.
September 2021: Launch of LN Racing Kart
In September 2021, Lando Norris launched his own kart racing brand known as LN Racing Kart. The manufacturing is supported by the OTK Kart Group.
2021: Continued with McLaren and secured multiple podium finishes
In 2021, Lando Norris continued with McLaren, partnering with Daniel Ricciardo. He achieved multiple podium finishes, including at the Emilia Romagna and Monaco Grand Prix.
2021: Sixth in the Drivers' Championship
In 2021, Lando Norris finished the season with 205 points, placing sixth in the Drivers' Championship, matching his result from 2021.
2021: Maiden Pole Position at Russian Grand Prix
In 2021, Lando Norris secured his maiden pole position at the Russian Grand Prix, adding to his collection of podium finishes.
2021: Mental Health Struggles
In 2021, Lando Norris spoke about his mental health struggles after his Formula One debut, stating that he was affected by the pressure and attention.
2021: Non-Red Bull Win at Zandvoort Since 2021
In 2021, Lando Norris's win marked the first non-Red Bull or Max Verstappen victory at the venue since its return to the Formula One calendar in 2021.
February 2022: Contract Extension with McLaren
In February 2022, Lando Norris signed a contract extension with McLaren, ensuring he would remain with the team until at least 2025.
September 2022: End of relationship with Luísa Oliveira and online abuse
Between August 2021 and September 2022, Lando Norris dated Luísa Oliveira. During this time, both Norris and Oliveira were subjected to abuse and death threats from online trolls.
2022: Contract extension until 2022
During his debut year, Lando Norris signed a multi-year contract to stay with McLaren for the 2020 season until 2022.
2022: Move to Monaco in 2022
In 2022, Lando Norris moved to Monaco for financial reasons after initially residing in Woking near McLaren headquarters.
2022: Podium at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
In 2022, Lando Norris secured another podium finish at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
2023: First Q1 Elimination Since 2023
During qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris suffered his and McLaren's first Q1 elimination since the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
2023: Seven Podiums in 2023 Campaign
In 2023, Lando Norris achieved seven podium finishes throughout the season.
2024: Achievements in Formula One as of 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
As of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris has achieved four race wins, nine pole positions, 12 fastest laps, and 26 podiums in Formula One.
2024: Maiden Career Win at Miami Grand Prix
In 2024, Lando Norris achieved his maiden career win at the Miami Grand Prix, followed by wins in the Netherlands, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.
2024: Pole Position at the São Paulo Grand Prix
In 2024, Lando Norris started the São Paulo Grand Prix on pole position, his seventh of the season, after nearly being knocked out in Q1.
2024: Runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship
In 2024, Lando Norris was the runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship while driving for McLaren, also winning four Grands Prix in his career across six seasons.
2024: Maiden Grand Prix Victory
In 2024, at the Miami Grand Prix, Lando Norris secured his maiden Grand Prix victory after 110 races, tying the record for most podiums before a first win. He qualified fifth, led after pit stops, and held off Verstappen after a safety car restart.
2025: Contracted with McLaren until 2025
In February 2022, Lando Norris signed a contract extension with McLaren that will see him be with the team until at least 2025.
2027: Contracted with McLaren until at least the end of 2027
Lando Norris is contracted to remain at McLaren until at least the end of the 2027 season.
