Lando Norris clinched his maiden F1 Drivers' Championship in Abu Dhabi with a P3 finish, edging Max Verstappen by 2 points and teammate Oscar Piastri. The 25-year-old McLaren star ended a 17-year team drought since Lewis Hamilton's 2008 title, boasting £52M net worth and dating model Margarida Corceiro.
Born November 13, 1999, in Bristol to a pensions management tycoon father, Norris dominated karting from age 7, winning the 2013 Karting World Championship. He progressed through Formula 4 (2014 title), F3, and F2 before McLaren debut in 2019 at 19—third youngest F1 driver ever. Key milestones include maiden podium (2019 3rd in Bahrain), first win (2024 Miami), and 2025 title after Mexico/Brazil victories propelled him ahead.
Norris sealed the 2025 crown (423 points) at Yas Marina, fending off Ferrari's Leclerc despite early Piastri overtake and stewards' scrutiny. McLaren's first drivers' title since Hamilton ends papaya drought amid tense intra-team dynamics and Verstappen resurgence. Off-track, he resides in Monaco, invests via Quadrant esports, with net worth ~£52M from £16M salary plus sponsors like Richard Mille.
In an on-off romance since 2023, Norris dates Portuguese model/actress Margarida Corceiro (22), publicly since Hungarian GP; she supports from paddocks amid media buzz.
Key Highlights
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Journey: Kart world champ (2013) → F1 debut 2019 → 2025 Abu Dhabi P3 title win
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2025 stats: Beat Verstappen (421 pts), Piastri; McLaren's 8th drivers' crown
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Net worth: £52M (~$65M); £16M McLaren salary + endorsements
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Girlfriend: Margarida Corceiro, model/actress; together since 2023
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Personal: Monaco-based, Quadrant gaming brand, 11th British F1 champion
Sources: Formula1.com, Wikipedia, Express.co.uk