Lando Norris, the 26-year-old Formula One world champion, announced the creation of LN4 Fusion, a junior single-seater racing team and driver development program, on September 2 at Monza before the 2026 Italian Grand Prix weekend [1, 2, 3, 4]. The team will begin competing in the 2027 season across multiple feeder series, including the Italian F4 Championship, FIA Formula Regional European Championship, and FIA Formula 3 Championship, with plans to also enter British F4 and Formula 2 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
LN4 Fusion acquired assets from German outfit AIX Racing, which holds an FIA Formula 3 entry valid through the end of 2027 [2, 3, 4]. The team is headquartered primarily in Veneto, Italy, with a UK base in Cambridgeshire. It is co-owned by Norris and an investment group led by businessman Dan Richards [1, 5]. Richards described the effort as "far more than simply the acquisition of a racing team," praising the combination of a world champion driver and top-level management expertise in the new venture [1].
Rene Rosin, founder and former boss of Prema Racing, will serve as LN4 Fusion's team principal [1, 2, 4, 5]. The British F4 program within the team structure will be managed by Dan Hazlewood, head of the Fusion Motorsport karting team [1]. Julian Rouse, who led Alpine F1’s junior program, will oversee the LN4 Legacy Programme, an independent driver development scheme offering coaching, mentoring, career guidance, and financial support for talented young drivers facing financial hurdles [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Norris highlighted the importance of the project in creating access and opportunities. "I've been really lucky to have some amazing people around me throughout my career," he said. "I know that getting to Formula One takes so much more than just talent. You need the right people around you, the right support and the right opportunities at the right time." He added, "I want to help create opportunities for the next generation both on and off the track and hopefully make a real difference to young drivers coming through the sport" [1, 3]. Norris also noted, "I was lucky enough to achieve my dream and now I want to help others achieve theirs. Built with people I trust, people who've experienced all levels of motorsport and know exactly what it takes to win. The goal is to become the leading junior single-seater team" [5].
LN4 Fusion intends a long-term commitment that will extend beyond 10 years [5]. The launch marks the first time in the modern era that a current Formula One world champion has directly backed a junior single-seater team [3]. The team’s competitive debut is scheduled for the 2027 season, putting it on track to develop future stars across multiple major junior categories [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
