Lando Norris' dad is richer than Max Verstappen (Image: Mark Thompson, Getty Images)

Lando Norris' mega-rich dad is worth more than Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen.

The British F1 star is in the driving seat to win the drivers' title at the Qatar Grand Prix, despite being disqualified from last weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix due to a double technical infringement by his McLaren team.

Like many F1 drivers, Norris started his racing career in karting, an expensive pursuit largely financed by his father, Adam, who has a net worth of approximately £205 million. That is more than Verstappen, believed to be worth around £175m, who remains in contender for a fifth successive title after winning in Vegas.

Adam amassed his wealth after selling his successful pension advice business

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