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Who are the F1 drivers? The B side of Lando Norris: the Englishman who dropped out of school to fulfill his millionaire father’s dream

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Who are the F1 drivers?  The B side of Lando Norris: the Englishman who dropped out of school to fulfill his millionaire father’s dream

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To compete at an international level in motorsport you need money. The family of Lando Norris has it (and lots of it). To compete at an international level in motorsport you need talent. Lando Norris has it (a lot). his english McLaren promises to be one of the faces of motorsport for decades to come.

The SportingNews reviews not only the young British driver’s sporting history, but also his heritage, contracts and passions outside the world of motorsport. At 22, Norris is the second younger driver The grill.

Lando Norris: a passion with hundreds of millions of dollars from his dad

Adam and Sisca Norris are one of the richest couples in England. With more than 250 million dollars, they are among the 500 wealthiest people in the country. And his children enjoyed this money. In the case of Lando Norris, that legacy propelled him to fulfill an entire family’s dream: to reach Formula 1.

Like everyone, he started with karting (he had previously tried motorcycles) and quickly achieved results: he was champion of World Cup. In 2015 he switched to Formula vehicles and his growth was exponential: in 2017 he won the Formula 3 European Championship and made his debut in F2. The following year he finished second in his inaugural class maximum (George Russell won) and McLaren signed him for 2019. Today he is the face of the historic team.

Norris signed a contract with the brand until 2025 and is estimated to have a salary close to $10 million, which could double based on results. Although he is not short of money, he is amassing his own fortune…

Lando wasn’t the only Norris to enjoy his dad’s money, a former pension manager: OliverThe driver’s brother also tried his luck in motorsport but without such talent. Today, to some extent, it is still associated with engines, since it has a first-class simulator installation company.

Lack of education but not entrepreneurial hunger

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From a young age, Lando knew he wanted to be a professional pilot. To get to the elite you have to sacrifice a lot and Norris did: he didn’t finish high school. While it’s not something he’s proud of, he doesn’t regret the decision. Likewise, he was trained and mentored by skilled people to start his company Quadrant.

Norris is a social media enthusiast and has his own esports team. This currently does not compete in the major leagues but participates in various video game events such as Halo. It also sells gaming items such as joysticks, headsets and other accessories.

Who is Lando Norris’ idol?

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At a competitive level, like English, it would make sense Lewis Hamilton It was the mirror in which he looked. However, for Lando the seven-time champion is not his idol. “Everyone has to admire his pace, especially in qualifying. He’s a driver I support, being British, and I want him to win, but he’s not an idol for me. I’m thinking of Valentino Rossi” sure.

Is Lando Norris a millionaire?

As mentioned above, Lando Norris grew up in a wealthy family. Since his arrival in The maximummanaged to make a bigger financial difference through its association with McLaren.

It is estimated that in the 2022 season he will earn $9 million. To this we must add what he has won since making his F1 debut: his assets would exceed 250 million considering his salary plus contracts with sponsors such as LN Racing Kart, Pioneered Athlete Performance and ADD Management among others.

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Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

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Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Formula 1

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher took first place in the ranking of the richest drivers in the history of Royal Racing, Racing News 365 reports with reference to GQ Sports.

The German pilot’s fortune is estimated at $790 million.

Second on this list is seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton ($304 million). In third place is two-time championship winner Spaniard Fernando Alonso ($264 million).

World champion Kimi Raikkonen (254 million) took fourth place in the ranking, three-time champion Niki Lauda (203 million) was in fifth place.

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Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

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Three Formula 1 teams filed a lawsuit due to the possible technical advantage of Mercedes and Red Bull

The Ferrari, Audi and Aston Martin teams have filed a joint lawsuit with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) over the advantage that Mercedes and Red Bull may have in the 2026 season under the new technical regulations, The Race reports.

In 2026, Formula 1 will switch to new technical regulations, which provide for a reduction in the fuel compression ratio in power plants from 18:1 to 16:1. This indicator will be monitored off the track.

According to the source, Mercedes and Red Bull have found a way to pass the tests while maintaining the actual race compression ratio at 18:1. This could give teams an advantage of 0.3-0.4 seconds per lap.

— The regulations clearly define the maximum compression ratio and the method for measuring it, based on static conditions at ambient temperature. This procedure remains unchanged despite the reduction in the permissible compression ratio for 2026, the FIA ​​said in a statement.

The FIA ​​does not intend to change the regulations at least until the tests are carried out. Teams are allowed to update their power unit designs every six races of the season.

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Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

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Lando Norris received the Formula 1 championship trophy at a ceremony in Tashkent

The British driver of the McLaren team, Lando Norris, received the Formula 1 championship cup for winning the individual competition of the 2025 season, the series press service reports.

The FIA ​​Awards ceremony took place in Tashkent.

The capital of Uzbekistan is hosting the FIA ​​General Assembly, which held elections for the organization’s president on Friday. President Mohammed bin Sulayem was re-elected to a second four-year term. Ben Sulayem took part in the awards ceremony for Norris and other FIA Awards winners.

On Sunday, 26-year-old Norris finished third in the final race of the 2025 season, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and won the championship title for the first time in his career, ending the four-year hegemony of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. In the team competition (Constructors’ Championship), McLaren won.

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