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Lando Norris, the Formula One boy wonder racing in today’s grand prix
Norris, 20, was born in Bristol and began racing go-karts at the age of seven. His father, Adam, is a multimillionaire businessman who has appeared in The Sunday Times Rich List. He attended the fee-paying Millfield School in Somerset, but left before his GCSEs to focus on his driving career. He won titles in Formula Two, Three and Four before joining McLaren and competing in the 2019 F1 World Championship, finishing 11th. He competes today in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone.
My flat [in Woking] is near the McLaren headquarters, but most of the time I stay in a hotel wherever I’m racing. I get up at 8am, although sometimes there’s a knock at the door because I forget to set the alarm. I’m a “twentyteen”, so I like to leave it as late as possible. Then I shower and listen to music. I like chilled stuff, I don’t need anything heavy to psych me up for a day on the track.
I’ve had a manager since I was 13 and now there’s a team trainer to advise on what to eat each day. Breakfast is scrambled or poached eggs on brown toast. Occasionally I sneak in a pain aux raisins, but he doesn’t approve. I’m 5ft 6in and 10½ stone, which is heavier than I look, but that’s due to muscle mass.
My trainer drives me to the track, which means I can sit in the back and watch something like Money Heist on Netflix. I hate driving myself because you never know what other drivers are going to do. It’s far more dangerous on the road than a race circuit.
I like to be involved with the mechanics in our pit lane garage. I’ve got no problem getting my hands dirty. Lunch is a chicken wrap, then I go for a walk and usually bump into another driver. Lewis [Hamilton] and I don’t speak that much, but I get along with him pretty well. I totally agree with him about drivers taking the knee [in support of the Black Lives Matter movement].
Signing for McLaren was a dream come true. At the first race this season, in Austria in July, I became the youngest British driver in history to stand on the podium [he finished third], beating a record set by Lewis Hamilton 13 years ago.
I poured a bottle of champagne over my head on the podium because I didn’t want to drink it. I find alcohol pretty disgusting, which is unusual for a 20-year-old. I don’t drink or smoke and prefer to be at home alone than partying in London. I spend downtime racing against my friends on a computer. That’s how I relax when I’m not driving a 230mph car. I don’t have space for a girlfriend, either. It’s not something I’m fussed about. If you want to be the best, you have to make sacrifices.
Life has changed since the coronavirus hit. Now when I’m racing the stands are empty, no Union Jacks waving or team flags. It will be weird today at Silverstone because the British fans are normally so enthusiastic. I miss the people because they are what makes this sport so special.
Mum only comes to a couple of races each season. I think she finds it difficult to watch because of the dangers involved. Dad watched more races last season, but it has been impossible this year because of the lockdown.
The grand prix itself is always a bit of a blur and exhausting if it’s hot. I don’t drink water during the race, so I’m always super thirsty afterwards. Then there are interviews and team commitments before I’m driven back to the hotel. Supper could be chicken salad with rice.
Often I speak to my friends or race them on the computer before I get into bed. I’ve never been the best sleeper, but it was far worse when I started in F1. I was nervous and struggled to switch off.
I’ve had an incredible start to the season, but I know it’s going to get much tougher. My dream is to win my first race and one day be world champion. Mum would say I just need to eat my greens, but it will take a lot more than that.
Best advice I was given Whatever you do, remember to have fun
Advice I’d give It’s harder to improve if you don’t enjoy it
What I wish I’d known Nothing — the unexpected is what makes life so cool
Lando Norris, the Formula One boy wonder racing in today’s grand prix
Norris, 20, was born in Bristol and began racing go-karts at the age of seven. His father, Adam, is a multimillionaire businessman who has appeared in The Sunday Times Rich List. He attended the fee-paying Millfield School in Somerset, but left before his GCSEs to focus on his driving career. He won titles in Formula Two, Three and Four before joining McLaren and competing in the 2019 F1 World Championship, finishing 11th. He competes today in the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone.
My flat [in Woking] is near the McLaren headquarters, but most of the time I stay in a hotel wherever I’m racing. I get up at 8am, although sometimes there’s a knock at the door because I forget to set the alarm. I’m a “twentyteen”, so I like to leave it as late as possible. Then I shower and listen to music. I like chilled stuff, I don’t need anything heavy to psych me up for a day on the track.
I’ve had a manager since I was 13 and now there’s a team trainer to advise on what to eat each day. Breakfast is scrambled or poached eggs on brown toast. Occasionally I sneak in a pain aux raisins, but he doesn’t approve. I’m 5ft 6in and 10½ stone, which is heavier than I look, but that’s due to muscle mass.
My trainer drives me to the track, which means I can sit in the back and watch something like Money Heist on Netflix. I hate driving myself because you never know what other drivers are going to do. It’s far more dangerous on the road than a race circuit.
I like to be involved with the mechanics in our pit lane garage. I’ve got no problem getting my hands dirty. Lunch is a chicken wrap, then I go for a walk and usually bump into another driver. Lewis [Hamilton] and I don’t speak that much, but I get along with him pretty well. I totally agree with him about drivers taking the knee [in support of the Black Lives Matter movement].
Signing for McLaren was a dream come true. At the first race this season, in Austria in July, I became the youngest British driver in history to stand on the podium [he finished third], beating a record set by Lewis Hamilton 13 years ago.
I poured a bottle of champagne over my head on the podium because I didn’t want to drink it. I find alcohol pretty disgusting, which is unusual for a 20-year-old. I don’t drink or smoke and prefer to be at home alone than partying in London. I spend downtime racing against my friends on a computer. That’s how I relax when I’m not driving a 230mph car. I don’t have space for a girlfriend, either. It’s not something I’m fussed about. If you want to be the best, you have to make sacrifices.
Life has changed since the coronavirus hit. Now when I’m racing the stands are empty, no Union Jacks waving or team flags. It will be weird today at Silverstone because the British fans are normally so enthusiastic. I miss the people because they are what makes this sport so special.
Mum only comes to a couple of races each season. I think she finds it difficult to watch because of the dangers involved. Dad watched more races last season, but it has been impossible this year because of the lockdown.
The grand prix itself is always a bit of a blur and exhausting if it’s hot. I don’t drink water during the race, so I’m always super thirsty afterwards. Then there are interviews and team commitments before I’m driven back to the hotel. Supper could be chicken salad with rice.
Often I speak to my friends or race them on the computer before I get into bed. I’ve never been the best sleeper, but it was far worse when I started in F1. I was nervous and struggled to switch off.
I’ve had an incredible start to the season, but I know it’s going to get much tougher. My dream is to win my first race and one day be world champion. Mum would say I just need to eat my greens, but it will take a lot more than that.
Best advice I was given Whatever you do, remember to have fun
Advice I’d give It’s harder to improve if you don’t enjoy it
What I wish I’d known Nothing — the unexpected is what makes life so cool