Is Lando Norris Named After Star Wars?

Contrary to popular belief, Landon Norris’ name is not a reference to the famous Star Wars character- Lando Calrissian.

Landon once said he has no clue how his mother chanced upon the name. He thinks his Mum just liked the because of his flair and fighting spirit.

“It has got nothing to do with Star Wars”, he said.

Norris took a liking to motorsport at an early age and began competing in karting series by the age of seven.

After progressing rapidly through the junior categories of racing with a substantial amount of success, he joined McLaren as a full-time driver in 2019; he has not looked back since.

The jolly, good-natured, happy-go-lucky 21-year-old is viewed as championship-winning material and has quickly become a fan favorite.

The reason for this is that he is one among a generation of new drivers who use the medium of social media to their advantage. By streaming on Twitch, making memes, and being an all-round joker in the paddock, he has endeared himself to the masses.