Lando Norris has celebrated his Components 1 world title not simply with a boozy night time (and early morning) in Abu Dhabi, but additionally with a particular helmet. He wore it throughout testing at Yas Marina simply days after the 2025 F1 season got here to an finish, and images of the brand new lid had been posted to social media.
The design leans closely into papaya and gold colouring, matched with the same old swirling traces of his private branding.
“I’ve not cried shortly!” Norris admitted after his Abu Dhabi podium end. “I did not suppose I would cry, however I did. It is a lengthy journey… an extended journey. Initially, I need to say an enormous due to everybody at McLaren and to my mother and father… my mum, my dad, they’re those who supported me for the reason that starting.”
Norris arrived in Abu Dhabi 12 factors away from title contender Max Verstappen and 16 factors forward of his McLaren team-mate, Oscar Piastri. Beginning on the entrance row beside the Dutchman, he rapidly misplaced a spot to the Australian who began behind him. However after a sturdy efficiency from Norris in the course of the race, he safely resulted in third, permitting him to complete the season with a two-point lead.
“There aren’t many individuals on this planet, not many individuals in Components 1, who ever get to expertise what I’ve skilled this season and this yr,” he stated. “I am joyful for everybody greater than I’m for me, however I am loopy joyful. It’s fairly surreal!”
On high of the helmet launch, McLaren additionally launched a particular Lando Norris championship assortment, that includes a papaya title-winning cap, hoodies, T-shirts and posters, alongside the staff’s customary merchandise. As you’d anticipate, the brand new clothes mirrors Norris’s new helmet.
“It’s a second that I’ll always remember,” the McLaren stalwart stated. From a McLaren junior in 2017 to the staff’s most skilled driver and world champion in 2025, he deserves to put on a little bit of gold this winter.
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