A former teacher of new Formula One world champion Lando Norris has spoken of his joy of seeing an ex-student reach the pinnacle of his career.

Norris sealed his maiden F1 title after finishing third for McLaren in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to become the 11th Briton to win the motor racing crown.

The 26-year-old, who was born in Bristol and raised in Glastonbury by an English father and Belgian mother, began karting aged seven.

Lando Norris, you are a WORLD CHAMPION! 🧡🥹 #McLaren | #ThisTeam pic.twitter.com/FHVhh3BYOx

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) December 7, 2025

He attended the independent Millfield School in Somerset for nine years alongside his elder brother.

Norris joined the prep school in year two and moved to the senior school aged 13, before leaving in year 10 to concentrate

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