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Norris shortlisted to win BBC SPOTY but he isn’t favourite
F1 champion Lando Norris is among the six contenders for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, decided by public vote and first given in 1954 to Christopher Chataway.
Past winners include Torvill and Dean, Princess Anne, Andy Murray, and Emma Raducanu, with Keely Hodgkinson crowned in 2024.
British F1 legends like Jackie Stewart, Nigel Mansell, and Lewis Hamilton have clinched the SPOTY award, joining athletes from other sports.
Norris, following his Abu Dhabi Grand Prix triumph, is a strong candidate this year alongside footballers Hampton and Kelly, rugby’s Kildunne, darts’ Littler, and golf’s McIlroy in the final selection.
The 2025 SPOTY event is set for December 18, broadcast live from Salford, featuring hosts Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Clare Balding overseeing the proceedings.
Bookmakers’ odds currently favor McIlroy for the win, with Norris standing at 4/1, while Kelly and Littler face longer odds at 13/2 and 20/1, respectively.
