According to Motorsport.com, Lando Norris managed a chaotic race weekend brilliantly until the post-race celebrations turned into a comedy of errors. The McLaren driver drove a masterclass in changing conditions at Interlagos, crossing the line to take his third win of the season.
That dominant speed vanished the moment he stepped onto the rostrum. Norris attempted his signature party trick, crouching down to slam the base of his champagne bottle against the ground to force a massive geyser of fizz. Unfortunately, the bottle shattered completely on impact. Things worsened immediately after when he stepped forward and appeared to catch a stream of podium fireworks directly in the face.
Thankfully, the machine of a driver was completely unhurt by the pyrotechnic mishap. He simply laughed off the incident alongside Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, who finished second and third respectively. Norris secured the victory by beating Verstappen with a gap of 14.602 seconds.
Naturally, the internet did not let the moment slide. Social media erupted with clips and commentary, pointing out both the majestic slam of the bottle and his unfortunate encounter with the pyrotechnic stream. Reddit users chimed in with jokes about handing him a participation certificate printed on laminated paper at the next round.
Fans of the papaya squad know this trick is a staple of his weekends. Norris previously detailed the technique on the F1 Explains podcast, noting that the whole secret relies entirely on finding a very thick, strong bottle. This time, the glass simply gave way.
Ultimately, a broken bottle and a face full of sparks could not ruin the afternoon. A dominant win in tricky conditions kept the focus on his pace, even if the podium routine will be remembered for entirely different reasons.
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