McLaren driver Lando Norris has been shortlisted for the 2025 BBC Sports activities Persona of the 12 months award after clinching his first Components 1 world drivers’ championship title.
The Briton has been shortlisted alongside 5 different sportspeople – England footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union participant Ellie Kildunne, darts participant Luke Littler and golfer Rory McIlroy.
Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, mentioned: “This has been a wide ranging yr for sport, pushed by athletes whose performances belong within the historical past books. Each has delivered moments of pure brilliance which have outlined 2025.
“It has been unimaginable to look at, and I can not wait to honour their achievements, and to see who the nation chooses because the BBC Sports activities Persona of the 12 months 2025.”
Norris completed the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in third behind race winner Max Verstappen and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, which was sufficient to take the title. The McLaren driver turned the eleventh British driver to assert an F1 title and the thirty fifth driver within the historical past of the championship to take action.
“Oh, God. I’ve not cried shortly. I did not assume I might cry, however I did,” he advised David Coulthard after the race as he held again tears. “It is a lengthy journey. It is a lengthy journey. Initially, I need to say an enormous due to my guys, everybody at McLaren… My dad and mom.Â
“I am not crying… My mum, my dad. They’re those who supported me because the starting.”
Lando Norris, McLaren
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He added: “It feels superb. I now know what Max seems like slightly bit. I need to congratulate Max and Oscar, my two largest rivals the entire season. It has been a pleasure to race in opposition to each of them. It has been an honour. I’ve discovered lots from each of them as nicely. I’ve loved it. It has been an extended yr. However we did it. We did it. I am so happy with everybody.”
When is the 2025 BBC Sports activities Persona of the 12 months awards ceremony?
The 2025 BBC Sports activities Persona of the 12 months awards are set to happen on Thursday 18 December, and voting will happen through the programme.Â
Set to be hosted by Gabby Logan, Alex Scott and Clare Balding, the occasion might be broadcast stay on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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