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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
‘Bro lost all his aura': Lando Norris walks into wall at Spanish Grand Prix
Lando Norris may be flying on track this season, but at the Spanish Grand Prix, he hit an unexpected obstacle, literally. The McLaren driver walked straight into a wall outside his team's motorhome in Barcelona in a moment that's gone viral across social media. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ahead of Saturday's Free Practice Three session at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Norris was chatting with a fan when he lost his bearings and attempted to walk through what he thought was the entrance to the McLaren motorhome. Instead, he walked directly into a wall. Video footage shared on Instagram by a user, captured the moment: Norris bumps into the wall, briefly stares it down, then breaks into a sheepish grin, laughing off the blunder with the fan beside him. 'Bro lost all his aura,' joked one social media user, as fans flooded comment sections with playful banter. Fortunately, the incident was harmless—and off-track only. Norris has been in fine form on the tarmac. The 25-year-old Bristol native went fastest in Free Practice One on Friday, finishing more than three-tenths ahead of the next driver. He later posted the fourth-fastest time in Free Practice Two. The Spanish GP weekend follows Norris' stunning win at the Monaco Grand Prix, a breakthrough victory that moved him within just three points of current World Drivers' Championship leader—and McLaren teammate—Oscar Piastri. If Norris wins in Spain, it would be the first time in his F1 career that he's achieved back-to-back race victories. Norris' steady rise this season has placed him squarely in the title conversation. After several seasons of promising performances but no wins, his recent momentum has signaled a potential shift in the balance at McLaren—and in the broader championship race. While the wall incident gave fans a good laugh, Norris' focus remains razor-sharp as he continues to chase down the top spot in the standings.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Monaco pole 'a big thing' for Norris but there's jeopardy
Lando Norris said his pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix was a "step in the right direction" and "quite a big thing" after being unhappy with his form since the start of this season. The McLaren driver trails team-mate Oscar Piastri by 13 points in the championship after the Australian's four victories to Norris' one. The pole was Norris' first since the Australian Grand Prix at the start of the season, while Piastri has taken three. Norris said: "To classify it as a breakthrough, you also need consistency of results. "I can look at it both ways. It's a breakthrough that I had a good Saturday. For me it's at least a step in the right direction, which I'm very, very happy about. "But it's one weekend. Consistency is a big part of it, too, and I will be happier if I know and can get to that point where I am confident into every session that I can perform like I did today, because I think my performance was at a very, very strong level. "If I go into Barcelona and Canada and the next few races and I can perform at this level, that is my goal. But certainly today is a step in the right direction, whether it's a small step or big step, it's a step and that's all I need for now." Norris beat Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.109 seconds in an exciting session in Monaco, as pole swapped between Norris and the Monegasque over their runs. Leclerc did one flying lap, while McLaren chose to do two, staying out on track but cooling their tyres in between. Norris took pole, Leclerc snatched it from him, before the Briton grabbed it back again. Norris has been working hard on improving his qualifying performance this season, after explaining that he has been finding it difficult to trust the McLaren car enough to be able to take it consistently to the limit in qualifying. Asked to explain his step forward, he said: "Things from the car, just it being Monaco and a very different layout, a very different kind of style of driving that's needed here. It's a lot more risk commitment rather than just absolute car balance, in a way. "And also things that I've been working on to improve, to do a better job. "Never because I've not had the pace - just more that I've never put it together come Q3. today was probably the first time since Australia that I've really put it all together. "It's not like I'm driving quicker, it's I'm driving in a better way, in a smarter way. "But there's been a lot of work that's gone on. For me, even if I was pole in any other track, I think it probably would have been the pole that's meant the most to me. "It probably means even more that's in Monaco, but more because of what's happened over the last couple of months. It may not seem like a lot, but for me, it's quite a big thing. So, yeah, like I said, a very, very good moment." He said he always believed he would get on top of the problem. "I don't think I have ever doubted what I can do," Norris said. "I have got frustrated. I have been unhappy, because that's normal if you don't win, don't get pole, you're not going to be happy, especially when it's where you should be. It's what the objective is. "Of course I've had those moments but I have never certainly this year doubted what I am capable of doing and having a day like today backs all that up so I'm happy with that." McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said Norris had done a "phenomenal job" in applying the work the team had done with him in recent weeks, and described Norris' performance as "an important step in the process" which "will somehow reassure Lando". But he added: "I kind of have a sense that there is quite a lot more to be extracted, so I take this very positively, but I am excited and I look forward to the steps further that we will be able to do in the future." Were this a normal Monaco weekend, Norris could be pretty confident of converting his pole into a win because overtaking is so difficult. But new rules this year introduce a mandatory minimum of two pit stops, in an attempt to increase the level of uncertainty. Stella said that the situation facing the teams was "tricky" and a "material threat" to McLaren's chances of a win. "As a function of red flags, safety cars, team work, we may see cars helping each other of the same team," Stella said. "The scenarios to consider are definitely many more than what you normally consider, not only in Monaco, but in any other race that we need to prepare." Norris snatches Monaco pole from Leclerc Andrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questions How to follow Monaco Grand Prix on the BBC
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari
Norris has revealed how he will celebrate if he wins in Monaco NORR BLIMEY Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari LANDO NORRIS loves to rip around the streets of Monte Carlo, driving one of his prized cars with the sunroof open. The McLaren driver largely keeps to himself in Monaco — even ordering in food to his apartment to avoid the beady eyes on him. 6 Lando Norris owns a Lamborghini Miura worth £2m Credit: Alamy 6 The McLaren star boasts an impressive car collection Credit: Twitter/@McLarenF1 6 He has a customised 765LT Spider in his garage Credit: Supplied But the one thing Norris, 25, does not mind showing off is his multi-million collection of luxury motors. The jewel in the crown is his Lamborghini Miura, widely considered the first supercar ever made. Fewer than 800 were built between 1966 and 1973 and it was Norris' biggest purchase, for around £2million. He said: 'I bought it because I watched the Lamborghini movie. It's a car I loved and thought it was pretty cool. 'That was the first decent purchase I made for a car. It's one of the best-looking cars ever been made. I grew up loving cars. I'm lucky I get to drive them and buy them because I have always dreamed of it.' Norris' Ferrari F40 has a £1m-plus price tag and is the poster car of the 1980s. But he was seething when someone he has not named borrowed it over New Year — and crashed it in Monaco. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A video of the incident went viral. And asked if the car was back to normal, he replied through gritted teeth: 'No. It was when I was away. I wasn't happy at all.' Norris also owns a McLaren 765LT Spider, P1 and Senna which he has jazzed up with his own tweaks. The £360k Spider has 'LN' on the driver's seat and a stamp on it reads 'me in a car'. It is finished in blue and yellow to match Norris' helmet with a British flag inside the door and four yellow stripes to mark his race number. The Brit also owns a £1.1m Porsche Carrera GT in a dark green shade plus a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation. The latest in his collection seems to be his new £230k Lamborghini Urus, which he was spotted driving at the Place du Casino in Monaco a few months back. 6 A friend crashed his beloved Ferrari F40 Credit: Getty 6 Norris has the keys to a classic Fiat 500 Credit: Car and Classic He added: 'McLarens have been the ones that I've spent the most time making and doing special touches on. 'I prefer classics and older cars more than modern ones.' Norris admits he is putting his party-boy reputation behind him — he is more likely to spend time playing golf and padel with pal Max Verstappen — as he focuses on becoming world champion. He said: 'Sometimes it's nice to let loose. It's not something I've done this year. 'I'm a guy that wants to enjoy my life but I also know the balance of what's good for me and what's not. 'Nothing takes away from the fact I've always prioritised F1 and being the best driver I can be. 'I'm a very private guy but sometimes people wait outside my apartment. 'That's probably the least amount of respect someone can have — I find that very weird and awkward.' Norris finished second in Imola last time out and trails team-mate Oscar Piastri by 13 points. But he is currently 11 clear of four-time world champ Verstappen. Norris said: 'I have a lot of respect for Max. He's looked out for me and we've had some fun nights together.' And Norris might just let his hair down if he is victorious in Monaco, saying: 'I haven't had a big night out in Monaco for a long time. It's a place where everyone dreams of winning so we'll wait and see.'
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Lando Norris lifts lid on luxury car collection with ultra-rare £2MILLION Lamborghini and iconic £1million Ferrari
LANDO NORRIS loves to rip around the streets of Monte Carlo, driving one of his prized cars with the sunroof open. The McLaren driver largely keeps to himself in Monaco — even ordering in food to his apartment to avoid the beady eyes on him. 6 Lando Norris owns a Lamborghini Miura worth £2m Credit: Alamy 6 The McLaren star boasts an impressive car collection Credit: Twitter/@McLarenF1 6 He has a customised 765LT Spider in his garage Credit: Supplied But the one thing Norris, 25, does not mind showing off is his The jewel in the crown is his Lamborghini Miura, widely considered the first supercar ever made. Fewer than 800 were built between 1966 and 1973 and it was Norris' biggest purchase, for around £2million. He said: 'I bought it because I watched the Lamborghini movie. It's a car I loved and thought it was pretty cool. READ MORE IN F1 'That was the first decent purchase I made for a car. It's one of the best-looking cars ever been made. I grew up loving cars. I'm lucky I get to drive them and buy them because I have always dreamed of it.' Norris' Ferrari F40 has a £1m-plus price tag and is the poster car of the 1980s. But he was seething when someone he has not named borrowed it over New Year — and crashed it in Monaco. Most read in Motorsport CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS A video of the incident went viral. And asked if the car was back to normal, he replied through gritted teeth: 'No. It was when I was away. I wasn't happy at all.' The £360k Spider has 'LN' on the driver's seat and a stamp on it reads 'me in a car'. It is finished in blue and yellow to match Norris' helmet with a British flag inside the door and four yellow stripes to mark his race number. The Brit also owns a £1.1m Porsche Carrera GT in a dark green shade plus a 1972 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation. The latest in his collection seems to be his new £230k Lamborghini Urus, which he was spotted driving at the Place du Casino in Monaco a few months back. 6 A friend crashed his beloved Ferrari F40 Credit: Getty 6 Norris has the keys to a classic Fiat 500 Credit: Car and Classic He added: 'McLarens have been the ones that I've spent the most time making and doing special touches on. 'I prefer classics and older cars more than modern ones.' Norris admits he is putting his party-boy reputation behind him — he is more likely to spend time playing golf and padel with pal He said: 'Sometimes it's nice to let loose. It's not something I've done this year. 'I'm a guy that wants to enjoy my life but I also know the balance of what's good for me and what's not. 'Nothing takes away from the fact I've always prioritised F1 and being the best driver I can be. 'I'm a very private guy but sometimes people wait outside my apartment. 'That's probably the least amount of respect someone can have — I find that very weird and awkward.' Norris finished second in Imola last time out and trails team-mate Oscar Piastri by 13 points. But he is currently 11 clear of four-time world champ Verstappen. Norris said: 'I have a lot of respect for Max. He's looked out for me and we've had some fun nights together.' And Norris might just let his hair down if he is victorious 6
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Partisan politics take centerstage at meeting on Palm Coast ethics investigation
Contentious bordering on hostile might be the words to describe the tenor at Palm Coast City Hall on Thursday afternoon. But as the query into Mayor Mike Norris' alleged ethics misconduct made its way well past three hours, one thing was clear to the small group in the room — from Norris' supporters and opponents, to fellow council members and to residents — most seemed embarrassed that the situation had reached this point. The purpose of Thursday's meeting was to review the 57-page report released April 21 investigating Norris' alleged ethical misconduct, unprofessional behavior in dealing with city staffers and an attempt to force two top city employees to resign, which is not allowed under the city charter. On April 22, after reading the report, the City Council unanimously approved a vote of no confidence for the mayor and agreed to censure him. That report was based on an investigation into the allegations — prompted by the Palm Coast City Council — by Tallahassee attorney Adam Brandon, who was on hand Thursday to summarize his findings. However, the proceedings quickly devolved into partisan name-calling, including a speaker who compared Councilman Charles Gambaro to a puppet and brought his own toy to the dais to make his point. Brandon appeared before the council Thursday to summarize his report and explain its methodology, including how people were chosen to be interviewed. 'The investigation speaks for itself,' Brandon said, describing Norris as someone who 'speaks authentically, sometimes without a filter," referring to one circumstance where the mayor called the live stream of the city's Christmas parade "garbage," and twice when he openly criticized the appearance of two female employees. On the allegation of trying to force acting City Manager Lauren Johnston and City Chief of Staff Jason DeLorenzo to resign, Norris said he did "not mean" for the way he handled the situation. Norris' supporters at the meeting accused the council and administration of ganging up on the mayor for a building moratorium he earlier supported. Others suggested that Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri was trying to "dirty" Norris' reputation so she could take his seat by default. Pontieri flatly denied the accusation. Brandon said that while Norris can be abrasive, those the laywer interviewed who know him well said that he had the right intentions. "He speaks very candidly almost without a filter," Brandon reiterated. At one point during the meeting, Norris, who is retired from the U.S. Army, made a claim that he was 'personally credited with killing 75 terrorists' in Iraq, and in the same breath described himself as 'a passionate human being' whose team "rescued 26 malnourished children, special needs children, in Iraq." The News-Journal was unable to confirm Norris' statements. After Brandon's presentation, Gambaro motioned for the council to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to remove Norris 'for malfeasance." Pontieri persuaded her colleagues except Gambaro, to hold off on "asking the governor to remove a duly elected official, at least at this time." City Attorney Marcus Duffy tried at many turns to redirect the discussion in order to focus on next steps. "We are not rehashing this investigation,' Duffy said, looking at the mayor. 'I do not want this to be an interrogation. I do not want witnesses being asked questions right now." The discussion will continue 6 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 160 Lake Ave., Palm Coast. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Ethics investigation of Palm Coast mayor devolves into partisan attacks
