US EditionLando Norris Honoured and Among Winners at Laureus World Sports Awards
The McLaren driver was honored for his first Formula One championship after a close title fight with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
- On Monday, British racing driver Lando Norris accepted the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award via video message during the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid.
- Norris earned the recognition for his 2025 maiden Formula One title, which followed a titanic battle against McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
- Presented with the award by Olympic cycling gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy, Norris stated, "It's far from being an individual achievement, without my team... I wouldn't be where I am today."
- Elsewhere, Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz claimed the World Sportsman of the Year award, while Aryna Sabalenka received the Sportswoman of the Year award during the ceremony.
- Citing a right wrist injury, Alcaraz cast doubt on his ability to defend his French Open crown next month, stating, "I prefer to come back a bit later rather than rush.
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One News PageLando Norris honoured and among winners at Laureus World Sports Awards
He was named as the winner of the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.
High honor for the English Formula One World Champion Lando Norris: At a gala in Madrid, the McLaren driver received the coveted award for the breakthrough of the year.
Reigning Formula One world champion Lando Norris has given an interview to accept the Laureus award. In it, he spoke candidly about his past insecurities, a difficult start to the season and how he has drawn strength from the greats of other sports. All the while, his management has done everything they can to avoid sensitive topics, The Guardian reported.
Two Points, One Crown: Norris’ Era Starts Now
Remember the smiling kid at McLaren? He just turned a season of pit-wall headaches into a trophy shelf problem: garage drama, Vegas chaos, Red Bull breathing down his neck, and a finale that made everyone grab a calculator. Then a shiny “Breakthrough” lands in his hands from Chris Hoy, and the thank-you turns into part stand-up, part love letter to the team. Want to see how a dream went from maybe to real without the wheels coming off? 😅🏁🏆 #F…
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