The McLaren driver has worked closely with the world-famous attraction's studio team as the highly-skilled artists capture every precise detail of the racer from helmet-to-toe.

Norris, 26, made his F1 debut in 2019 and secured his first driver's world championship title last season. Away from the track, he has been celebrated as one of the most relatable stars in the sport with a strong online presence – and is the co-founder of eSports team Quadrant.

He said: "It’s pretty surreal to think I’ll have a figure in Madame Tussauds, it’s such a big honour. Working with the artists has been awesome, and seeing all the detail they’ve put into the figure is really impressive. I can’t wait for fans to come and see the finished figure in London this summer."

Steve Blackburn, General Manager at Madame Tussauds London, added: "Lando Norris is firmly at the forefront of modern sport and culture - ambitious, fearless and hugely popular with fans around the world. From the moment we started working with Lando, it was clear we were creating something really special, and our team have been working at full throttle to ensure an exact likeness. He’s been fantastic throughout the process, patiently sitting still and not racing around as usual! We’re busy ensuring his figure is podium-ready and are incredibly excited to welcome guests to meet Lando’s likeness in the coming months."

The Lando Norris figure will feature in Madame Tussauds London's Culture Capital zone alongside fellow British F1 world champion Sir Lewis Hamilton and a plethora of sporting stars including Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah, Mary Earps, Anthony Joshua and Kylian Mbappe.