Lando Norris has ruled himself out of appearing at a famous party this year, as he focuses in on a bid for his first Formula 1 title.

Norris has been present for King’s Day festivities in the past, famously injuring himself last year in an incident which saw his face bandaged up following the partying.

Norris: I miss my friends

Norris was asked whether he’d be making an appearance after his tough Sunday at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix and ruled himself out, saying: “No, no, sadly not. I wish, because it was one of the best days of my life and I won Miami, so.

A man of his word, Norris has been pictured back at the McLaren factory with championship-leading team-mate Oscar Piastri between races as the pair get ready to duke it out for the title over the remaining 19 race weekends.