Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
The British Automobile Racing Club and its Council are delighted to announce that it has awarded 2025 Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris with its highest honour, a BARC Gold Medal.
Awarded by the Council of the BARC for outstanding achievement in motor racing by British licence holders, the prestigious prize is only distributed when the Club considers it to be merited.
Dating back to 1955, previous winners of the coveted accolade include Stirling Moss, James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.
Having enjoyed karting success from a young age, the 26-year-old soon began to make waves when he made the step up to car racing in 2014, where he claimed multiple wins in the Ginetta Junior Championship.
The following year, the Bristol-born racer stepped up to MSA Formula (now known as British F4) and swept aside the opposition in commanding fashion, claiming a total of eight victories on his way to the Drivers’ title. At the time, both the Ginetta Junior Championship and MSA Formula featured across race meetings that were organised by the BARC.
“To have support from anyone is amazing but it is extra special when it comes from the people that help make the sport what it is; I always try do my best for McLaren and my country. Now it’s time to see if we can do it all over again this year.”
The British Automobile Racing Club and its Council are delighted to announce that it has awarded 2025 Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris with its highest honour, a BARC Gold Medal.
Awarded by the Council of the BARC for outstanding achievement in motor racing by British licence holders, the prestigious prize is only distributed when the Club considers it to be merited.
Dating back to 1955, previous winners of the coveted accolade include Stirling Moss, James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.
Having enjoyed karting success from a young age, the 26-year-old soon began to make waves when he made the step up to car racing in 2014, where he claimed multiple wins in the Ginetta Junior Championship.
The following year, the Bristol-born racer stepped up to MSA Formula (now known as British F4) and swept aside the opposition in commanding fashion, claiming a total of eight victories on his way to the Drivers’ title. At the time, both the Ginetta Junior Championship and MSA Formula featured across race meetings that were organised by the BARC.
“To have support from anyone is amazing but it is extra special when it comes from the people that help make the sport what it is; I always try do my best for McLaren and my country. Now it’s time to see if we can do it all over again this year.”
