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Lando Norris’ friend exposes toxic F1 fan behavior: is parasocial obsession ruining the sport?

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
January 7, 2026
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Lando Norris’ friend exposes toxic F1 fan behavior: is parasocial obsession ruining the sport?

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - July 31, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris arrives ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

In a shocking revelation that shakes the very foundation of Formula 1 fandom, Lando Norris’ close confidant and business partner, Max Fewtrell, has unleashed a powerful call to arms against the toxic behaviors of a subset of F1 fans. As the racing world gears up for the 2026 season, Fewtrell’s impassioned plea urges fans to radically reassess their approach to the sport and the athletes within it.

Having known Norris since their formative karting days, Fewtrell stands as a staunch defender of his friend, who recently celebrated his monumental 2025 championship win. But instead of basking in the glory of victory, Norris finds himself under fire from obsessive fans stalking his every digital footprint. Fewtrell, who boasts an impressive racing resume himself—including a championship title in the 2016 British F4—has had enough of the invasive scrutiny that has become all too common in the high-octane world of F1.

The uproar began when Fewtrell’s girlfriend, Pietra Pilao, shared a New Year’s post that featured Norris. In a baffling twist, Norris was cropped out of the image due to a sponsorship conflict, igniting a firestorm on social media. Rather than simply enjoying the off-season, a fan took it upon themselves to message Pilao directly, voicing outrage over the cropped post and disrespecting Norris’s clear desire for privacy. This incident has sparked outrage among fans who understand the boundaries that should exist between personal lives and public personas.

“People have lost their shame,” lamented one concerned fan, while another echoed the sentiment, asking, “I hate this for Lando and his loved ones, like what?” The overwhelming consensus on social media is that fans must recognize their role and refrain from intruding into the private lives of athletes and their families. One user succinctly articulated, “I don’t understand how random fans think they know Lando better than his family, friends, and girlfriend.”

In a candid moment shared online, Fewtrell expressed his frustrations and offered a message of hope for the future of F1 fandom. “All I’m saying, 2026, try to spread a bit of positivity,” he urged. “Don’t worry about such irrelevant things and what people post. You don’t know these people, even though you may think you do.”

Fewtrell went on to highlight a troubling trend where drivers are opting to have their media teams handle social media accounts, fearing the backlash of fan scrutiny. “This is why a lot of the drivers now just have their media teams posting for them,” he stated, lamenting the loss of authentic connection that social media was meant to foster. “It should be a place where we share personal moments and enjoy and support each other, but it’s not nowadays.”

In a passionate conclusion to his address, Fewtrell implored fans to shift their focus back to the races and results rather than prying into the personal lives of athletes. “Worry about the race, the results. Support your team. Don’t worry about the rest of this stuff, who cares!” His final call to action was crystal clear: “Try do a little bit better, that’s all… just a bit more positivity, that’s all.”

As the world of Formula 1 continues to grow, the urgent question remains: will fans heed Fewtrell’s powerful message and cultivate a culture of respect and positivity? The future of F1 fandom hangs in the balance, and it’s time for fans to step up.

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