Lando Norris goes viral after Brazilian GP podium celebration goes wrong

Lando Norris has become a viral sensation following his Brazilian Grand Prix podium celebration at Interlagos. The McLaren driver demonstrated remarkable control throughout the race, ultimately securing victory and claiming the 2025 championship. However, his triumphant moment at the podium took an unexpected turn when he smashed the bottle of champagne against the ground.

This resulted in the bottle shattering and sending fizz flying, followed by the fireworks hitting him directly in the face. Despite the mishap, Norris remained unfazed, laughing off the incident as he stood beside Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, who had finished second and third respectively. The incident quickly spread across social media, garnering a mix of reactions from fans.

Some found it hilarious and remarked that he deserved an extra point for his unique celebration style. Norris has been known for his charismatic podium antics since his early racing days and explained his technique in a recent F1 Explains podcast. The key is to smash the bottle against the ground using a strong, thick bottle, rather than simply shaking it and spraying it.

In the end, Norris' podium celebration did little to dampen his impressive performance, as he triumphed by a margin of 14.602 seconds, marking his third win of the season.