Lando Norris loves the haters. We know it because he is reading – and relishing – every tweet that has accused him of being cocky after his first win grand prix win in Miami.
That night he partied with friend Max Verstappen and America’s leading sporting hedonists. He didn’t sleep that night, prior to a round at Augusta National. He birdied the par-three 12th, insisting he hadn’t overdone the revelry.
Another round amid the azaleas and then some R&R. In additional news, his Lamborghini Miura – worth minimally £1million – spluttered to a halt in Monaco. Passersby spotted him – his fame extended by his maiden triumph, he reasoned – and helpfully pushed him to a successful jump start. Meanwhile, he has ordered a replica of his winning silverware, which he says will go in an Ikea cabinet.
All the above is believable, other than for the Ikea bit.
But online he has attracted criticism for promising to take the fight to Red Bull and win again. In fact, he more than matched pal Verstappen for pace in Miami (even prior to the Dutchman damaging his car) and thus has reason for optimism. Many bored neutrals will hope he is right.
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British star Lando Norris won his first grand prix with McLaren in Miami earlier this month
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He celebrated his victory with his close friend and reigning world champion Max Verstappen
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Norris also headed to Augusta National to celebrate his win with a round of golf
