Lando Norris’ long-awaited world championship victory in Abu Dhabi did not only shine a light on his abilities as a driver, but it also highlighted the strong, supportive relationship he shares with his parents. While the celebrations unfolded at the Yas Marina Circuit, viewers watching Sky Sports F1 were treated to a memorable, humorous, and heartfelt appearance from his mother, Cisca Wauman, while his father, Adam Norris, was busy recounting his own journey following his son across hundreds of races.
Adam explained to the broadcast team that he had attended around 400 races with Lando since his karting career began, showing how involved he had always been. But at the same time, the cameras shifted to Cisca, and her candid, lively comments quickly became the highlight of the atmosphere. Her honesty, humor, and emotional reflections brought the studio to laughter and admiration, helping fans understand just how much the Norris family has invested in Lando’s journey.
The backdrop to all this was the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where Lando finished third. Even though Max Verstappen won the race itself, Norris’ 12-point lead heading into the season finale was enough for him to clinch the world title. When he crossed the finish line, the raw emotion could be heard in his team radio message. Through tears, he told his parents, “I love you mum, I love you dad,” capturing how deeply meaningful the moment was to him and to everyone who had supported him from childhood to Formula 1 glory.
Lando’s family background has always been an interesting part of his story—his father is British, originally from Bristol, while his mother, Cisca Wauman, hails from Belgium. After the race, it was Cisca who drew particular attention with her open and delightful personality. During her interview with Sky Sports F1 presenters Simon Lazenby, Bernie Collins, and 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, she admitted she felt “emotionally drained” yet “incredibly happy,” giving viewers a glimpse into what the day meant for her.
The interview began with Collins asking about Lando’s long journey from karting to Formula 1 and how demanding it had been for the family. Cisca explained that raising a young driver required tremendous commitment. According to her, the sacrifices began when Lando was extremely young. He started karting at the age of seven, and by eight he was already racing alongside his older brother, Ollie. This created a situation where the two boys were often traveling in one direction for motorsport activities, while Cisca, who also had two daughters, had to manage the girls’ schedules separately. As she reflected on those years, she said that she missed many ordinary moments from her sons’ childhoods because the family had to divide its time so sharply.
With her characteristic openness, she even joked about how Lando used to play freely around the house and yard when he was small—something she said she missed now that he was an adult traveling the world. The presenters burst into laughter at her light-hearted remark, and the interview room instantly relaxed into a warm, friendly exchange. While they replayed the footage of her emotional embrace with Lando right after he exited the car, Cisca continued to share more about her week leading up to the final race.
Bernie Collins asked what she did between the Qatar Grand Prix—where Lando was unable to fully secure the title—and the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Cisca responded with a simple but charming timeline of everyday activities. She explained that after Qatar, she flew home to England, caught up on some normal household chores like washing clothes, spent time gardening, and even attended her grandchild’s nativity play. Then, just a day later, she boarded a flight again to travel back out for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Her calm, down-to-earth explanation contrasted humorously with the high-pressure environment of Formula 1, and it added a human touch to the championship story.
Rosberg then wanted to know how she felt during the tense final laps of the race. Cisca confessed that she was extremely nervous because, in motorsport, nothing is final until the very end. She described how she and Adam were seated together in a different room while watching the race, and the organizers tried to bring them down to the paddock area with ten laps remaining. She was shocked at how early they were being summoned, insisting they could not be called down before the race officially concluded. Her dramatic retelling of this moment again drew laughter from the interview team.
Finally, the presenters asked what she planned to do to celebrate her son’s achievement. Cisca surprised them by admitting she had no special celebration in mind. In fact, she laughed and said that her usual routine after a race weekend was to quietly return to the hotel and read a book, and she had actually intended to do exactly the same on that historic evening. The Sky Sports crew burst out laughing at her mixture of modesty and humor, which made her interview one of the standout moments of the broadcast.
To end the conversation, Cisca turned to the camera, formed a heart shape with her hands, and said that “hearts are everywhere,” signifying her love for her family and her joy for the moment. Her gesture encapsulated everything she had expressed throughout the interview: gratitude, love, and an emotional release after many years of determination and sacrifice.
Through her reflections, the public was reminded that behind every Formula 1 champion stands a family that has worked tirelessly, supported constantly, and believed deeply. Cisca’s warmth and sincerity made it clear just how proud she was—not only of Lando’s title but also of the long, challenging road that had led their family to that unforgettable day.
