27. Lando Norris

Lando Norris has rapidly become one of the most exciting talents in Formula 1. The British driver, currently racing for McLaren, finished a remarkable second in the 2024 World Drivers’ Championship—cementing his status as a genuine title contender. With six Grand Prix victories and over 30 podiums to his name, Norris is leading McLaren’s charge back to the front of the grid.

Born in Bristol and raised in Glastonbury to an English father and Belgian mother, Norris began racing karts at just seven years old. By 2014, he had already won the prestigious Karting World Championship. From there, his rise through the junior ranks was meteoric. He claimed multiple titles in 2016, including the Formula Renault Eurocup and NEC, and won the FIA Formula 3 European Championship in 2017. A year later, he finished second in Formula 2 behind George Russell.

Lando Norris debuted in Formula 1 with McLaren in 2019, partnering Carlos Sainz Jr. His talent quickly shone through, and he claimed his first podium and fastest lap at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix. A maiden pole position followed in Russia in 2021, and by 2023, he was a regular fixture on the podium.

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The breakthrough came in 2024. Norris claimed his first F1 win at the Miami Grand Prix and followed it up with victories in Zandvoort, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. Only Max Verstappen stood between him and a world title.

As of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, Norris boasts six wins, 11 poles, 17 fastest laps, and 33 podiums. Locked in with McLaren until at least 2027, his journey is just getting started.

In the high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled world of Formula 1, where milliseconds define legacies, Lando Norris has proven he’s not just racing—he’s rewriting the story of McLaren’s resurgence. Whether you’re tuning in for the glamour of Monaco or the speed of Silverstone, Norris is one name fans should keep their eyes on.