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BBC SPOTY 2025: Date, start time, how to watch live and vote as Lando Norris goes for ICONIC award
Lando Norris is in contention for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year (SPOTY) award, following his first F1 drivers’ title win in Abu Dhabi. After a tough 24-race season, Norris emerged victorious over his rivals and can now enjoy the winter break as an F1 champion.
Among the final six contenders for SPOTY, Norris faces stiff competition from athletes like Chloe Kelly, Rory McIlroy, and Luke Littler. The SPOTY ceremony will take place on December 18, 2025, and will be broadcast live on BBC One from MediaCity in Salford, Manchester.
The winner of the SPOTY award will be determined by a public vote, with Rory McIlroy currently favored to win, ahead of Norris and Kelly. F1 legends like Lewis Hamilton have previously won the prestigious award, underscoring the significance of Norris’s nomination in 2025.
To cast your vote for the Sports Personality of the Year, visit the BBC Sport website when the voting opens, and stay tuned for updates from the show’s hosts. With a successful F1 season behind him, Norris has a chance to cap off his year with another prestigious accolade in the world of sports.
