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Competing, and winning, in Formula 4 2009 Formula Kart Stars programme
Norris’ rapid rise to F1 was helped by support from Motorsport UK’ s Academy, which was created more than 20 years ago to accelerate the careers of the nation’ s most promising drivers on track and off, in areas such as fitness, sponsorship and mentality.
Norris’ world title is the culmination of a journey, and one which Motorsport UK has helped power throughout, just as it does for all its members. From initial inspiration, through licensing, karting and British F4, his personal journey has reached the pinnacle of the sport.
It is another triumph in a long and successful process for Britain’ s national motorsport structure – and grows the number of British F1 Champions to 11, compared with next most successful country, Germany, which has just three Champions.
“ It is incredible and pretty unreal,” Norris said after his title triumph.“ I’ ve dreamed of this for a long, long time. Everyone does. There have been a lot of ups and downs, but none of that matters as long as you try to come out on top...”
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Lando Norris on the F3 podium
Winning the British Grand Prix in July
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