Lando Norris reflects on his lifelong commitment to McLaren

It is a rare thing in this sport to hear a driver talk about 'forever' with such conviction. Lando Norris, the 26-year-old who secured the World Championship in 2025, has made it clear that his heart belongs to the Woking-based squad where he has spent his entire Formula 1 career since 2019. With 159 Grand Prix starts, 11 victories, and 16 pole positions, he has become the bedrock of the team.

While Norris admitted on the Beyond The Grid podcast that there is exactly one other team he would consider, he emphasized that his commitment to McLaren remains absolute. He views his relationship with the team as a family connection that transcends the pursuit of trophies alone. Even as the 2026 season presents challenges—with reliability issues leaving him fifth in the standings, just one point behind Oscar Piastri—his drive to win has not diminished.

Success, as he puts it, is like a drug. Watching seasoned veterans like Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton continue to compete at 44 and 41 years old confirms for him that the hunger never truly fades. For now, Norris is focused on his home race at Silverstone, aiming to push his Woking-based family back to the top of the order.