2016 LANDO NORRIS

OTHER FINALISTS Ricky Collard, Sennan Fielding, Toby Sowery

He says: “Winning the Mclaren BRDC Autosport Award was one of the proudest moments in my career. I remember being nervous beforehand, but when my name was called out it was an awesome feeling.

“There’s nothing better than getting behind the wheel of an F1 car and the Award gave me that first chance. From there I developed a strong relationship with Mclaren, training, developing on the sim, which gave me an opportunity to join the junior programme.

“There is no doubt that without the help of the Mclaren Autosport BRDC Award, I wouldn’t be where I am now.”