Lando Norris, 2025 Formula 1 champion, said in a video posted by McLaren that his father, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and McLaren team principal Andrea Stella were among the most influential figures in his life and career.
Norris made his F1 debut with McLaren in 2019 and helped the team progress to consecutive constructors' championships in 2024 and 2025, as well as his maiden drivers' title in 2025.
Norris named his father first and also cited MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi, recalling an early passion for motorbikes and childhood memories playing Gran Turismo on PlayStation.
Norris praised Zak Brown's intense work ethic and business acumen and credited Andrea Stella with prompting fresh thinking and contributing to McLaren's recent progress.
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