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Lando Norris battles history: can he break Britain’s curse and defend his F1 title?

David Castro by David Castro
February 6, 2026
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Lando Norris battles history: can he break Britain’s curse and defend his F1 title?

Norris Takes on the Curse: Can He Defend Britain’s Title in 2025?

In an electrifying turn of events, Lando Norris, the rising star from McLaren, is gearing up to make history as he sets his sights on securing a second World Championship title in 2025. After triumphing over fierce competitors like Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, Norris stands poised to defend the coveted number one spot on his car. But there’s more at stake than just personal glory—he’s battling against a haunting trend that has plagued British drivers for decades.

The United Kingdom boasts an impressive record in Formula 1, with a staggering 21 World Championship titles shared among 11 different drivers. Yet, despite this illustrious history, a peculiar curse looms over British champions: none have successfully defended their first title. This is a staggering statistic, especially when you consider that the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, and Damon Hill, among others, have all faced this daunting challenge and failed.

Norris, born in 1999, has the potential to break this unwanted streak. If he manages to clinch the title again, it would not only cement his place among the elite but also shatter a long-standing British myth that has persisted through the annals of F1 history. The likes of Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark, and even Hamilton himself, who had to wait six long years between his first and second titles, have all succumbed to this curse.

The question now is: can Norris and the legendary McLaren team—a name synonymous with British motorsport—rewrite this narrative? Achieving back-to-back championships under two vastly different technical regulations would not only be a monumental achievement for Norris but would also serve as a beacon of hope for British drivers everywhere who dream of championship glory.

As the 2025 season approaches, all eyes will be on Norris. Will he rise to the occasion and redefine what it means to be a British champion? Or will he become just another statistic in a line of greats who couldn’t overcome the weight of history? The stage is set, and the world of Formula 1 is watching with bated breath.

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