Lando Norris clears up uncertainty over legality of Miami Grand Prix attire

has revealed that his disco-ball-themed helmet will look slightly different in the cockpit this weekend. The racer showed off an eye-catching design featuring real, reflective shards, but the one used on the track will be a 'vinyl' finish. Norris' one-off design for the Miami GP has been the most eye-catching of the 2025 season so far, but fans were immediately left questioning the legality of a helmet that would reflect the intense American sunlight, out of fears that it could distract other drivers.

Explaining the situation, Norris said: "This one is actually made with the stones from a disco ball, this is the un-raceable version, but it's the cooler, more real version. The actual helmet I race with is all vinyl. It's a sticker. But these are actual pieces." This is, therefore, a similar situation to Lewis Hamilton's special design from last year's Japanese Grand Prix.

While the design used on the racetrack won't be quite as eye-catching as the one shown off in the paddock, Norris' latest lid captures a heartwarming story of his past success and happy memories with the McLaren squad in the Magic City.

"Sunday night last year, we celebrated appropriately for my first win, so it's more in recognition of that, the celebrations," Norris explained when asked about the inspiration for the design.

"The relief of a first win and all those things. And it goes with my collection of Miami helmets - the basketball helmet, the beachball helmet and now a disco ball. It's a little bit more out there, a bit more funky."

Norris may have made headlines with his helmet design in Miami, but the Brit will be hoping to be in the spotlight for different reasons come Sunday evening. He recorded his first Grand Prix victory at this event last year and has since added four more to his tally, but he is currently being overshadowed by team-mate Oscar Piastri.

The Australian racer arrives in Miami having recorded three victories in the last four Grands Prix, and he leads his team-mate by 10 points in the Drivers' Championship standings. With sprint points on offer this weekend, Norris will be desperate to stem the bleeding and wrestle back control of McLaren's intra-team title fight.

"No, not worried at all," Norris said on Thursday. "He's doing a good job, and he deserves it. Nothing more than that. I don't believe so much in the momentum stuff - that's just my opinion. I'm doing what I can. I've clearly made some mistakes and not at the level I need to be, but I believe I can be at that level soon enough. So no reason to be worried."