Formula 1 driver Lando Norris is receiving strong support from his first school, Chew Stoke Church School in Somerset, as he vies for his maiden championship title.
Currently second in the 2025 standings, 25 points behind McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri with seven races remaining, Norris is encouraged by teachers and pupils who recall his competitive spirit.
Reception teacher Angela Perrett remembered four-year-old Norris racing around the playground, while teaching assistant Sue Lewis noted his love for cars, using a box as a ramp.
His competitive nature shone, always aiming to be first despite his small stature.
The school treasures a card from Norris’s Hedgehog Class with his early signature.
They closely follow his career, celebrating his Miami Grand Prix win.
The head teacher promised a grand celebration if Norris wins in Abu Dhabi on December 7.
Norris’s best championship finish was second in 2024, and the school’s support underscores his journey from a cheeky, happy child to a global racing star.
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