Norris in pole position for F1 crown

Ahead of the Las Vegas showpiece, McLaren driver Lando Norris
leads the F1 Drivers’ Championship by 24 points ahead of rivals
Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, with only three races remaining

BEHIND THE WHEEL

Nov 13, 1999: Born in Bristol,
England. Develops passion for
racing, becoming youngest karting
world champion aged 14 – accolade
previously held by Lewis Hamilton

2015: Wins first title in MSA
Formula Championship for Carlin

2016-18: Stellar rise through
ranks, winning multiple series
before FIA Formula 3 European
Championship title – scoring
20 podiums from 30 races –
earns seat as McLaren test driver

2018: Races in FIA Formula 2,
finishing second to George Russell

2019: Promoted to McLaren F1
driver, partnering Carlos Sainz Jr.

2020: Secures first F1
podium in Austria, finishing 3rd

2023: Becomes senior driver
at McLaren, notching 100th
race start in United States

2024: Finishes second in Drivers’
Championship with 13 podium places
– including maiden Grand Prix
victory in Miami – as McLaren
win Constructors’ crown for
first time since 1998

2025: Takes control of title
race in São Paulo as season
reaches thrilling climax

Las Vegas 2024 result: Top 6 places

1 George Russell		Mercedes
2 Lewis Hamilton		Mercedes
3 Carlos Sainz		Ferrari
4 Charles Leclerc	Ferrari
5 Max Verstappen		Red Bull
6 Lando Norris		McLaren

2025 driver standings
1 Lando Norris		390pts
2 Oscar Piastri		366pts
3 Max Verstappen		341pts

NOV 22: Las Vegas
Distance: 50 laps – 309.958km
LAS VEGAS
STREET CIRCUIT
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Sources: FIA, Forix, Autosport
Picture: Getty Images
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