Lando Norris is the 26-year-old British Formula 1 driver who went from karting prodigy to world champion with McLaren. On 8 November 2026 he won a rain-hit São Paulo Grand Prix from pole position — his 14th career victory, his 50th podium and his third win of the season — a year after clinching the 2025 drivers’ world championship in Abu Dhabi.
From a childhood spent racing karts around the West Country to a first Grand Prix win in Miami in 2024 and a title decided by just two points, Norris has become one of the most popular drivers on the grid. This biography covers his age, height, career, girlfriend, net worth and the São Paulo win that kept his 2026 season rolling.
| Full Name | Lando Norris |
| Date of Birth | 13 November 1999 |
| Age | 26 years old (turns 27 on 13 November 2026) |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches (177 cm), per McLaren |
| Birthplace | Bristol, England |
| Occupation | Formula 1 driver (McLaren) |
| Known For | 2025 Formula 1 world champion; 14 Grand Prix wins; 50 podiums |
| Girlfriend | Margarida “Magui” Corceiro (reported) |
| Net Worth 2026 | Estimated $30–80 million (media estimates; see Net Worth section below) |
Early Life
Lando Norris was born on 13 November 1999 in Bristol, England, to Adam Norris, a pensions businessman, and Cisca Wauman, who is Belgian. He grew up near Glastonbury in Somerset with his older brother Oliver and younger sisters Flo and Cisca. His father took him and Oliver to watch the national British Kart Championships at Clay Pigeon Raceway near Dorchester, and Norris was soon asking for a kart of his own.
He started competitive karting at the age of seven and took pole position at the first national event he entered. By 2013 he had won the CIK-FIA European Championship, the International Super Cup and the WSK Euro Series, and in 2014 he won the CIK-FIA KF World Championship, becoming the youngest karting world champion in that category at the age of 14.
Junior Career
Norris moved into single-seaters in 2015 and won the MSA Formula championship with Carlin at the first attempt. In 2016 he collected three more titles — the Toyota Racing Series in New Zealand, the Formula Renault Eurocup and the Formula Renault Northern European Cup — and won the Autosport BRDC Award as Britain’s most promising young driver.
In 2017 he raced full-time in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with Carlin, winning nine of the 30 races and taking the title with two rounds to spare. He joined the McLaren Young Driver Programme the same year and got his first taste of a Formula 1 car in a mid-season test at the Hungaroring. In 2018 he stepped up to Formula 2 with Carlin, winning the season opener in Bahrain and finishing runner-up to George Russell after a title fight that ran to the closing stages. He also raced in the Daytona 24 Hours that year alongside Fernando Alonso.
Formula 1 Career with McLaren
Norris made his Formula 1 debut for McLaren at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix, partnering Carlos Sainz Jr. He scored his first points with sixth place in Bahrain and finished his rookie season 11th in the championship with 49 points. His first podium came at the 2020 Austrian Grand Prix, and over the next three seasons he became McLaren’s team leader, collecting regular podiums even while the car was rarely quick enough to win.
The breakthrough came in 2024, when a major upgrade package made the McLaren a front-runner from the Miami Grand Prix onwards. Norris won that race — his 110th start — ahead of Max Verstappen, then added victories in Zandvoort, Singapore and Abu Dhabi. He finished the season as championship runner-up with 374 points, while McLaren won the constructors’ championship for the first time since 1998.
In 2025 Norris went one better. After a season-long battle with team-mate Oscar Piastri and a late charge from Verstappen, he won the drivers’ world championship in the Abu Dhabi season finale by just two points, as reported by Motor Sport Magazine. He became the first McLaren drivers’ champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008. His team-mate’s rise made 2026 a new kind of test: with Kimi Antonelli crowned the youngest world champion in history at Mercedes, Norris arrived in Brazil as the outgoing champion with a point to prove.
He proved it in the wet at Interlagos. Norris took pole in soaking conditions on Saturday, lost the lead to Antonelli at the start, then retook it when the Mercedes driver spun at Turn 1 after switching to dry tyres. From there he controlled the race through a late rain shower, pitting for intermediate tyres on lap 63 and winning the 71-lap São Paulo Grand Prix by 14.6 seconds from Verstappen, with Isack Hadjar third. It was his third win of the 2026 season and McLaren’s first victory since his Dutch Grand Prix win in August. Mercedes still clinched the constructors’ championship on the day, with Russell fourth and Antonelli fifth. The Formula 1 season continues with the Las Vegas Grand Prix on 20–22 November 2026.
Personal Life
Norris is reported to be in a relationship with Portuguese model and actress Margarida “Magui” Corceiro. Born on 26 October 2002 in Santarém, Portugal, Corceiro is known for her work in Portuguese television drama and modelling. The pair were first linked in 2023 and were seen together in the Monaco Grand Prix paddock in 2024, but kept the relationship private until it became public around the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Norris confirming the romance in September 2025. He previously dated Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira from 2021 until September 2022.
Away from racing, Norris co-founded Quadrant, a lifestyle and gaming brand, and is known for his large following on streaming and social media, where his relaxed, self-deprecating style has made him one of the most popular drivers with younger fans. His rise has also inspired a new generation of racers closer to home, including India’s F1 Sim Racing champion Karl Verghese.
Lando Norris Net Worth 2026
Norris has never disclosed his net worth, and published estimates vary widely — from around $30–40 million on several biography sites to about $70 million according to Celebrity Net Worth, with one outlet putting the figure near $80 million in July 2026. The honest range, based on the published estimates, is roughly $30–80 million.
What is verified is his earning power. According to Forbes, as reported by F1 Oversteer, Norris was the third-highest-paid Formula 1 driver after winning the 2025 world championship, taking home £41.9 million ($57.5 million). His income comes from his McLaren salary and race bonuses, personal endorsements and his Quadrant brand. He is unmarried and has no children.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lando Norris?
Lando Norris was born on 13 November 1999, so he is 26 years old as of November 2026 and turns 27 on 13 November 2026.
How tall is Lando Norris?
Lando Norris is 5 feet 9 inches (177 cm) tall, according to the official McLaren F1 website. Many biography sites list him at 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm), but that figure contradicts McLaren’s own listing, which was also confirmed in a 2023 video by photographer Kym Illman.
Who is Lando Norris’s girlfriend?
Lando Norris is reported to be dating Portuguese model and actress Margarida “Magui” Corceiro. They were first linked in 2023 and the relationship became public around the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.
What is Lando Norris’s net worth?
Lando Norris’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. Media estimates range from around $30 million to $80 million, with Celebrity Net Worth putting it at about $70 million. Forbes reported he earned $57.5 million after winning the 2025 world championship.
When did Lando Norris win the Formula 1 world championship?
Lando Norris won the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in 2025 with McLaren, beating his rivals by two points in the season finale at Abu Dhabi. He was the first McLaren drivers’ champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008.
How many Formula 1 races has Lando Norris won?
As of the São Paulo Grand Prix on 8 November 2026, Lando Norris has won 14 Formula 1 Grands Prix and stood on the podium 50 times. His first win came at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, and his most recent win was the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix.
