Lando Norris revealed his flying habits during his rookie year in F1, showing that even a world champion with a staggering net worth appreciates a good bargain. The 26-year-old McLaren driver, who boasts an estimated £69 million fortune according to Celebrity Net Worth, admitted to flying via budget airline easyJet despite his enormous wealth.
Norris' Thrifty Travel Choice
During an interview midway through his McLaren debut season in 2019, Norris disclosed he travelled by easyJet, a budget airline. Speaking to RaceFans, he said: "Just walking down the street, not many people would recognise me. If you see Lewis walking down the street, I don't know if everyone would go 'that's definitely Lewis', I think you'd be a bit 'no, he wouldn't be walking in Guildford'. I came on the plane here on EasyJet and people were like 'you're actually flying on an EasyJet?'"
Estimated prices of Norris' ticket back then would fall between £40 and £120 if he flew from the UK to either Spain, Italy or Central Europe, while the value also depended on timing and the specific flight route, reports the Express.
A Stellar Career and Modest Habits
Norris has enjoyed a remarkable racing career since making his F1 debut in 2019, with 11 victories and 45 podiums to his name. The reigning champion has built a massive global following thanks to his achievements with McLaren, boasting 11.7 million followers on Instagram. Despite being the fifth-highest paid F1 driver with an annual salary of £25.9m, as per Spotrac, Norris has demonstrated a willingness to embrace good bargains.
Recent Setbacks and Resilience
Norris enjoyed a stunning campaign last year that delivered his first world championship, but his luck has deserted him so far this season. He endured yet another setback at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, where he was forced to retire from the race due to a gearbox failure. The McLaren ace wasted no time dwelling on his Canada disappointment, swiftly heading to the United States to take in the post-race festivities of the Indy 500 that very same day. Rather than moping, the Briton linked up with former McLaren team-mate Daniel Ricciardo and IndyCar ace Conor Daly to let their hair down in Indianapolis.
The legendary race was claimed by Felix Rosenqvist, who pipped David Malukas in the closest finish in Indy 500 history. The Swede secured his maiden Indy 500 victory by a mere 0.0232 seconds.
