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McIlroy and Norris honoured at Laureus awards
TL;DR
Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris were honored at the 2025 Laureus awards in Madrid. McIlroy received the Comeback of the Year award, while Norris was awarded Breakthrough of the Year for his Formula 1 championship win.
Key points
- Rory McIlroy won Comeback of the Year at Laureus awards
- Lando Norris received Breakthrough of the Year award
- Both athletes achieved significant milestones in 2025
- McIlroy completed a career Grand Slam
- Norris became a Formula 1 world champion
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Rory McIlroy completed a career Grand Slam in 2025, while Lando Norris became a Formula 1 world champion [Getty Images]
Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris have both been rewarded for their respective successes in 2025 at the Laureus awards in Madrid.
Northern Ireland's McIlroy won the Comeback of the Year award after winning his first Masters golf title last year.
England's Formula 1 driver Norris, who won his maiden World Drivers' Championship, took the Breakthrough of the Year award.
McIlroy, who won the Masters again earlier this month, beat Justin Rose in a sudden-death play-off to earn the Green Jacket 12 months ago.
The 36-year-old - a former winner of the Breakthrough of the Year award - became just the sixth man in history to win all four Majors following his 2025 Augusta triumph.
"There are certain moments in your career that stay with you, and winning the Masters is one I'll carry with me forever. To then have a year like that recognised by Laureus is very special," McIlroy said.
"Completing the career Grand Slam was incredibly emotional. It's something I've been chasing for a long time, and it probably means more because of everything that came before it - the near misses, the setbacks, and the questions along the way."
Norris held his nerve in a tense battle with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and four-time champion Max Verstappen to win the 2025 championship.
The 26-year-old held off some strong competition to scoop the award, with fellow Britain Luke Littler, the darts world champion, among the nominees.
Q&A
What awards did Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris win at the 2025 Laureus awards?
Rory McIlroy won the Comeback of the Year award, and Lando Norris received the Breakthrough of the Year award.
What achievements led to Rory McIlroy's award at the Laureus awards?
Rory McIlroy was awarded for completing a career Grand Slam and winning his first Masters title in 2025.
How did Lando Norris become the Formula 1 world champion in 2025?
Lando Norris won his maiden World Drivers' Championship in 2025, which contributed to his Breakthrough of the Year award.
