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Lando Norris surprised the motorsport world on Wednesday (2) by launching his own team for the 2027 junior racing season. LN4 Fusion will compete in Italian F4, Formula Regional Europe (FREC) and F3 next year, with the possibility of joining the F2 grid in the near future, as the McLaren driver has also acquired part of the AIX Racing structure.

The reigning Formula 1 World Champion’s team has also begun testing in the United Kingdom in an effort to secure a place on the British F4 grid. The outfit was created and launched in partnership with Fusion Motorsport, an established British karting team, and a group of investors led by Dan Richards, who will oversee corporate strategy, commercial development and the long-term growth of the business.

René Rosin, a former Prema executive with more than 40 titles to his name, will serve as LN4 Fusion’s team principal. Meanwhile, Dan Hazlewood, a professional with more than 25 years of experience in international motorsport, will take charge of the team’s operations in the United Kingdom.

Alongside the team, Norris has also launched the LN4 Legacy Programme, a project designed to finance the careers of young drivers. The initiative will be overseen by Julian Rouse, a former Alpine executive, and ADD Management, the company that manages Norris’s career.

“We have created a racing team. I’ve been lucky enough to achieve my dream, and now I want to help other people achieve theirs. Built alongside people I trust, who have experienced every level of motorsport and know exactly what it takes to win. The goal is to become the leading junior single-seater team. We will be on the grid in Italian F4, FREC and F3, while also working to secure places in British F4 and F2,” Norris wrote on social media.

“And that’s not all. We have also created the LN4 Legacy Programme to fund and support talented young drivers who might otherwise not have had this opportunity. We want to provide them with the support they need, both on and off the track, to give them the best possible chances of success,” he continued.

LN4 Fusion car livery (Photo: LN4 Fusion)

“Seeing this go from an idea to becoming reality is incredible. A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey and helped make it possible. I’m excited for what lies ahead. See you on the grid in 2027,” the World Champion concluded.

Norris’ new project represents a significant expansion of his involvement in motorsport beyond his Formula 1 career. By establishing a team across several stages of the junior ladder and creating a dedicated driver development programme, the McLaren star aims to help build a pathway for the next generation of single-seater talent.

The initiative also comes as the F1 junior ladder continues to play a central role in identifying future Grand Prix drivers, with F2 and F3 serving as key stepping stones toward the premier class. GRANDE PRÊMIO covers the latest developments across the F1 junior categories and the wider Formula 1 world.

FAQ

1. What is LN4 Fusion?

LN4 Fusion is Lando Norris’ new junior single-seater racing team, created to compete in categories including Italian F4, FREC and F3 from the 2027 season.

2. Will LN4 Fusion compete in F2?

The team is working toward joining the F2 grid in the future. Norris also acquired part of the AIX Racing structure as part of the project’s expansion plans.

3. What is the LN4 Legacy Programme?

The LN4 Legacy Programme is a driver development initiative created by Norris to finance and support young racing drivers who may not otherwise have the resources to pursue their careers. It will provide support both on and off the track.