Lando Norris’ LN4 Fusion racing team has officially secured a place on the FIA Formula 2 grid for the 2027 season, marking another major step in the expansion of the reigning Formula 1 world champion’s junior motorsport project. The team was included in the list of entrants confirmed for next year’s championship, extending its planned involvement across the single-seater development ladder from Formula 4 through to Formula 2.
The announcement confirms that LN4 Fusion, co-founded by Lando Norris and officially launched in September 2026, has successfully completed the selection process for Formula 2. The news had been anticipated for several weeks, with speculation surrounding the team’s potential entry into the championship, but confirmation now provides an important foundation for its long-term development plans.
Lando Norris’ LN4 Fusion officially secures 2027 Formula 2 entry
The FIA Formula 2 Championship has announced the teams that will compete during the 2027 season, with LN4 Fusion included among the confirmed entrants. The decision represents a significant milestone for the ambitious project established by Lando Norris, who is seeking to create a competitive organisation capable of supporting young drivers throughout the junior single-seater categories.
Since its official launch in September 2026, LN4 Fusion has made substantial progress in establishing the infrastructure, recruiting personnel and securing the championship entries necessary to build a sustainable motorsport operation. Its successful Formula 2 application demonstrates the progress achieved in a relatively short period, while also allowing the team to advance its preparations for next season.
The move comes as Lando Norris continues his Formula 1 career with McLaren, having established himself as a world champion in 2025. His involvement in LN4 Fusion represents a separate commitment to developing the next generation of racing talent, alongside his responsibilities in the top category.
McLaren, meanwhile, continues to face its own challenges in the 2026 championship, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri recently discussing the team’s performance difficulties following the United States Grand Prix.
Why Formula 2 is central to LN4 Fusion’s long-term plans
FIA Formula 2 is widely considered the final step on the junior racing ladder before Formula 1. Its highly competitive environment and close relationship with the world championship make it an important platform for developing drivers who aspire to reach the highest level of international single-seater racing.
For LN4 Fusion, securing an entry into the category completes an essential part of its planned driver development structure. The organisation aims to provide young competitors with a clearly defined progression through the major junior championships, giving them opportunities to gain experience as they advance towards Formula 1.
The 2027 season will also introduce an updated Formula 2 car featuring significant aerodynamic developments. These changes are intended to improve racing and bring the category into closer alignment with Formula 1, adding another important dimension to LN4 Fusion’s debut campaign.
Entering the championship during the introduction of the updated car will represent an important technical and operational challenge for the new team. Its preparations will therefore focus on establishing the structures and personnel required to compete effectively in an already demanding category.
Lando Norris returns to Formula 2 as a team co-founder
The announcement carries particular significance for Lando Norris, whose own route to Formula 1 included a season in FIA Formula 2 in 2018. The British driver subsequently progressed to the world championship, eventually becoming the first graduate of the modern FIA Formula 2 Championship to win the Formula 1 drivers’ title, achieving that milestone in 2025.
His return to the category in a team ownership role therefore represents a new chapter in his relationship with junior motorsport. Rather than competing as a driver, Lando Norris is now helping establish an organisation intended to support emerging talent and provide the foundations for future careers in professional racing.
LN4 Fusion’s ambitions extend considerably beyond Formula 2. With its entry now confirmed, the team’s planned driver development pathway will encompass the Italian Formula 4 Championship, the FIA Formula Regional European Championship, the FIA Formula 3 Championship and the FIA Formula 2 Championship.
The organisation is also progressing plans to establish a programme in British Formula 4, further strengthening its presence across the European junior motorsport landscape. The aim is to create an integrated structure in which talented drivers can develop their abilities while progressing through increasingly competitive categories.
LN4 Fusion CEO Dan Richards celebrates major Formula 2 milestone
Following confirmation of the team’s entry, LN4 Fusion CEO Dan Richards expressed his satisfaction at securing a place on the Formula 2 grid so soon after the project’s official launch. He described the decision as a fundamental step towards achieving the long-term vision established when the organisation was introduced in September.
“We are incredibly proud to have been selected to join the FIA Formula 2 grid in 2027. This is a fundamental milestone for LN4 Fusion and an important step towards realising the vision we presented when the team was launched in September,” Dan Richards declared.
The chief executive explained that the organisation had been created with the intention of becoming both competitive and sustainable, while also establishing a structured environment for developing drivers and other motorsport professionals.
“From the very beginning, our ambition has been to build a competitive and sustainable motorsport organisation, with a clearly defined development pathway for drivers and an environment where talented people can flourish. Formula 2 is central to that ambition, representing the final and arguably most demanding stage of preparation before Formula 1.”
Dan Richards also highlighted how quickly the project had progressed since its launch, recognising the contribution of those involved in establishing the team and preparing its applications for the various championships.
“Securing a place in the championship so soon after launching LN4 Fusion is an extraordinary achievement and a testament to the hard work of everyone who has helped bring this project to life.”
LN4 Fusion turns attention to preparations for 2027 F2 debut
With its Formula 2 entry secured, LN4 Fusion will now concentrate on preparing for the 2027 season and establishing the foundations necessary to compete successfully. The team recognises the level of competition it will face and the work still required before its first appearance in the championship.
Dan Richards stressed that confirmation of the entry represented the beginning of another demanding stage, rather than the completion of the project. Building the right organisation, recruiting talented personnel and providing suitable opportunities for drivers will remain central priorities over the coming months.
“However, we are only at the beginning. We recognise the level of competition in Formula 2 and the challenges that lie ahead. Our focus now is on building strong foundations, surrounding ourselves with exceptional people and giving our drivers and the team the best possible opportunities to compete at the highest level.”
The LN4 Fusion chief executive concluded by expressing his gratitude to the championship organisers and the governing body for supporting the team’s application.
“We are deeply grateful to Bruno Michel, the FIA and the Formula 2 organisation for the confidence they have placed in our project, and we cannot wait to become part of the championship in 2027.”
With its participation in Formula 2 now confirmed, LN4 Fusion has taken another significant step towards establishing a presence throughout the junior single-seater racing ladder. The immediate priority will be to turn its ambitious plans into a competitive operation capable of supporting young talent as the team prepares for its debut in 2027.
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