Lando Norris wax figure debut at Madame Tussauds London

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has unveiled his first wax figure at Madame Tussauds London, describing the experience as "surreal." The figure, which will go on public display starting Tuesday, June 30, was created over several months by the attraction's artists and features key items donated by the McLaren driver himself.

Norris, who secured his maiden Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December 2025, donated a papaya-colored McLaren race suit and his race boots for the figure. The waxwork also wears a replica of the helmet he used during his championship-winning 2025 season. The 26-year-old said he wanted fans to see something he actually wears while racing to make the figure feel as realistic as possible.

"Seeing the figure finished and standing next to it is pretty surreal-it really is like looking at another version of me," Norris said. "I'm used to seeing myself in photos, videos or a reflection, but this is me in 3D. The artists have really nailed the details-it's so lifelike."

Steve Blackburn, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, said the team was grateful for Norris's donation of the race gear, which he said...