In a thrilling turn of events at the Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris jokingly called out George Russell for a daring move reminiscent of a Mario Kart race! The McLaren driver playfully teased Russell during post-race interviews, creating a light-hearted moment in the intense atmosphere of the podium room.
The excitement unfolded as Max Verstappen found himself entangled in a controversial incident with Russell on the track. Verstappen, a four-time world champion, was forced to defend his position with worn-out hard tires. Chaos ensued after a restart, leading to a dramatic wheel-to-wheel clash between Verstappen and Russell at Turn 5. Russell humorously remarked post-race, “He forgot we weren’t on iRacing,” shedding light on the high-stakes nature of Formula 1 racing.
As Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Charles Leclerc watched the dramatic footage in the podium room, the astonishment was palpable. Norris, known for his wit, quipped, “I’ve done that in the past too, but it was in Mario Kart,” adding a touch of humor to the intense racing rivalry.
The incident resulted in Verstappen receiving a ten-second penalty, pushing him down to tenth place and bringing his penalty points total to the brink of suspension. With 11 points on his license, just one point shy of facing a race ban, Verstappen’s championship aspirations hang in the balance.
Stay tuned as the Formula 1 season continues to deliver nail-biting action and unexpected twists on the road to the championship!