British racing driver Lando Norris has been officially nominated for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for 2025. This follows a sensational season where he clinched his maiden Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship, ending a long wait for both himself and the McLaren team.
From Championship Glory to SPOTY Contention
Lando Norris secured the 2025 Formula 1 world title in a nail-biting finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This victory made him the first British driver to win the championship since Lewis Hamilton in 2020. At 26 years old, Norris has become one of the youngest British drivers ever to claim the ultimate prize in motorsport.
His championship-winning season was nothing short of historic. Norris set a new record for the most race wins in a single season by a British driver, standing on the top step of the podium an impressive ten times. This dominant performance also delivered McLaren its first drivers' title since the legendary Lewis Hamilton won it for the team back in 2008.
Life in the Fast Lane: Career and Wealth
Norris's success on track is mirrored by significant financial rewards. His annual salary with the McLaren F1 team is reported to be approximately $20 million, which equates to around £16 million. When combined with his lucrative endorsement deals with brands like TUMI, Monster Energy, and Richard Mille, his total net worth is estimated to be between £30 million and £52 million.
In a move common among the sport's highest earners, Norris relocated to the tax haven of Monaco in 2023. This decision is widely seen as a strategy to protect his substantial earnings from the sport and his various business ventures.
Beyond the Racetrack: Personal Life and Interests
Away from the glare of the F1 paddock, Norris leads a multifaceted life. He is in a highly publicised relationship with Portuguese model and actress Margarida Corceiro. He is also deeply passionate about the world of e-sports and gaming, owning and operating his own successful content creation brand and team, known as Quadrant.
Norris has shown a strong commitment to charitable causes, most notably through his work with the mental health charity Mind. His early career was significantly supported by his father, Adam Norris, a wealthy entrepreneur whose financial backing was crucial in launching Lando's journey into professional motorsport.
Norris now finds himself among an elite group of six nominees for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, a testament to his incredible sporting achievement and his status as a new British sporting icon.
