The recognition is complete. Crowned world champion in 2025, Lando Norris adds another prestigious line to his list of achievements by winning the Laureus trophy for "Breakthrough Artist of the Year." A major distinction, often compared to the Oscars of sport, which confirms his rise to prominence.
Norris: a victory against formidable competition
The pilot of McLaren He was not content with simply being a favorite. He had to prevail against a list of contenders from very different backgrounds, proof of the global impact of his season.
With this success, Norris enters an exclusive circle of pilots who have left their mark on their era, joining in particular Lewis Hamilton or, Nico Rosbergthey too have been rewarded in the past.
"An exceptional moment"
Visibly moved, the Briton did not hide his emotion: It's been an incredible evening. Receiving such an award is a tremendous honor.
Before emphasizing the collective role behind this success: The entire team deserves this recognition. Without them, none of this would be possible.
A speech true to his image, a mix of humility and lucidity.
The 2025 season will be far from easy.
Because behind the title, the journey was anything but smooth sailing. Despite the domination of McLaren, Norris had to resist the pressure until the very end, especially in the face of Max Verstappen.
The duel came down to the wire, with the Briton ultimately holding onto the advantage by just a few points. This intense battle has significantly contributed to establishing his reputation.
A status now accepted.
With this Laureus trophy, Norris He is no longer content with being a promising talent. He is now establishing himself as a major figure in the Formula 1 modern. And given its trajectory, this prize could well be just one step.
Etched into elite company 🤩
Congratulations to @LandoNorris as he wins the @LaureusSport World Breakthrough of the Year Award 👏#F1 # Laureus26 pic.twitter.com/WdNdzzyMxL
- Formula 1 (@ F1) April 20, 2026