British drivers can claim first-ever motor sport grand slam in 2025

2025 stands as a landmark year in motor racing history, presenting an unprecedented scenario as Britain could be the first country to have Formula 1, WRC, WEC and Formula E champions in the same season.

The feat has never been achieved before, and there’s still a long way to go before that becomes a reality, but with Oliver Rowland‘s victory in Formula E last weekend, the probability of it happening got one step closer and remains within reach.

If realised, the achievement will symbolise not just sporting triumph but also somewhat of a transformative moment for Britain’s legacy in motor sport.

No country has ever managed a clean sweep of global titles in a single year. Not Germany during the Vettel/Schumacher heydays, not France during the Sébastien Loeb/Sébastien Ogier rally dynasties, not even Italy during Ferrari‘s golden years.

Yet as the 2025 seasons head into their final stretches, four British drivers — Lando Norris, Elfyn Evans, James Calado, and Rowland — are in genuine contention to do just that.

The simultaneous title bids in 2025 are partly the result of long-term structural strength in British motor sport, as well as strong development pathways, and a deep talent pool that has remained competitive across eras.

It may be rare for all four titles to align, but given Britain’s motor sport pedigree, it was always more likely to happen there than anywhere else.

Here’s a look at the chances each driver has of bringing the titles home to Britain.

Formula E – Rowland seals it early

The first piece of the potential British motor sport grand slam is already in place. Last weekend, Rowland clinched the 2025 Formula E world championship with two races to spare in Berlin, capping off a sensational comeback season with Nissan.

Rowland claimed the title in a season defined by consistency, racecraft, and strategic brilliance, delivering Nissan its first title in the series.

He secured four victories – in Mexico, Jeddah, Monaco, and Tokyo – alongside a string of podiums that built a commanding points lead early in the campaign.

Even after a rare retirement in Berlin and a grid penalty, he bounced back to finish fourth in the following race, sealing the championship.

His triumph marks Britain’s second Formula E title in three years, following Jake Dennis‘s win in 2023.

Rowland’s chances: Already champion.

Formula 1 – Norris’s big chance

As the 2025 F1 season reached its halfway point at the British GP, Norris’s campaign gathered more momentum with his second consecutive victory following his Austrian GP triumph.

Going into next weekend’s race at Spa, the Briton is just eight points behind McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and will have a great opportunity to move into the lead thanks to Belgium being a sprint weekend where more points are on offer.

His last two wins have not only helped Norris gain momentum but also highlighted his resilience after his mistake in Canada, where he crashed into Piastri and had to retire.

That said, Piastri looked like he had victory in the bag at Silverstone before he was penalised for a safety car infringement.

Spa has also not been a happy hunting ground for Norris in the past, but even a difficult weekend would still not have a huge impact on his title chances.

With the championship having become a two-horse race, Norris still has every chance to be Britain’s first Formula 1 world champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2020 – and possibly the first new British F1 champion since Jenson Button in 2009.

Norris’s chances: It’s still all to play for.

World Rally Championship – Evans seeking closure

Evans remains one of the WRC’s most agonising nearly-men. Twice – in 2020 and 2021 – Evans came heartbreakingly close to clinching the World Rally Championship, only to see the crown slip away late in the year.

The most painful moment came at Monza in 2020, when he slid off the road in treacherous snowy conditions while leading the championship, handing the title to team-mate Sébastien Ogier. A year later, Evans again pushed Ogier to the wire, only to fall short in the final rallies.

He finished second again in 2023 behind Kalle Rovanpera, and in 2024, behind Thierry Neuville.

In 2025, Evans has stepped up to lead Toyota‘s full-season charge.

With victories in Sweden and Kenya, Evans currently leads the standings heading into the second half of the season.

Ogier sits second in the standings, but the Frenchman will not compete in all the remaining events, although Ott Tänak and Rovanpera are not far behind.

Should he finally clinch the title, Evans would become the first British driver to win the WRC crown since Richard Burns in 2001, and only the third ever after Burns and Colin McRae. On top of all that, he would also find closure after years of near-misses.

Evans’ chances: As good as anyone’s.

World Endurance Championship – Calado leads, but others fly the British flag too

In the 2025 WEC, Britain has multiple candidates vying for the ultimate prize.

Leading the charge is Calado, Ferrari’s 2023 Le Mans winner and a two-time GTE world champion, now chasing his first overall Hypercar title.

Alongside Antonio Giovinazzi and Alessandro Pier Guidi in the No51 499P, Calado has delivered a consistent, high-scoring campaign, keeping Ferrari in the thick of the title fight against against Cadillac and the No83 Ferrari.

But he’s not Britain’s only hope. Phil Hanson, already an LMP2 world champion in 2020, is not only very much in contention but has also won this year’s Le Mans 24 Hours for the No83 alongside Robert Kubica and Yifei Ye.

Although 37 points behind Calado, Alex Lynn and Will Stevens sit third in the standings, strengthening the chances of securing the title for Britain.

With three Britons in serious contention, the UK has its strongest shot in years at reclaiming the WEC crown last won for Britain by Mike Conway in 2021.

British champion chances: Almost certain.