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Lando Norris goes viral after Brazilian GP podium celebration goes wrong
Motorsport.com • • general
Key Points:
- Lando Norris went viral after a podium mishap at the Brazilian Grand Prix where he smashed a champagne bottle on the ground, causing it to break, and then was hit in the face by fireworks during the celebration.
- Despite the incident, Norris was unhurt and laughed it off with fellow podium finishers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.
- The moment quickly gained traction on social media, with fans humorously commenting on Norris's classic podium antics.
- Norris has a tradition of celebrating by slamming champagne bottles on the ground, a trick he explained involves using a very thick, strong bottle to avoid breaking it.
- The mishap did not overshadow his performance, as Norris won the race by over 14 seconds, marking his third victory of the season.
