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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
‘Bro lost all his aura' – Watch moment Lando Norris walks straight into a WALL at F1 Spanish Grand Prix
Norris gave his verdict on his F1 title chances this season Crash Land-ing 'Bro lost all his aura' – Watch moment Lando Norris walks straight into a WALL at F1 Spanish Grand Prix Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LANDO NORRIS suffered a huge crash into the wall at the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix, but fortunately not in his car. The British driver is hoping to win back-to-back races for the second time in his F1 career after taking the chequered flag in Monaco last weekend. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Lando Norris had an embarrassing gaffe at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix Credit: Getty 4 Norris smashed into a wall while trying to walk into the McLaren motor home Credit: Instagram @ 4 Norris was able to laugh it off with a fan Credit: Instagram @ His win moved him to within three points of McLaren team-mate and World Drivers Championship leader Oscar Piastri. At Spain's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Norris went fastest in Free Practice One by more than three tenths, before clocking in fourth during Free Practice Two later on Friday. But ahead of Saturday's Free Practice Three the 25-year-old made a huge gaffe in the F1 paddock. As he went to walk into the McLaren motor home, Norris was seen speaking to a fan. READ MORE IN F1 LOAD OF BULL? Horner speaks out on 'flattering' Ferrari rumours after being tipped for move However, the Bristol-born racer lost his bearings. And instead of going through the door, Norris ended up smashing straight into the wall. Video footage of the hilarious incident was shared to social media, with Norris almost seeming like he was trying to square up to the wall as he looked up at it in frustration. But his angry scowl quickly melted away in the Catalan heat and was replaced by a beaming smile as he was able to laugh at his accident. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He was seen being checked by a member of the McLaren team and joking with the fan before he then managed to find his line and get through the door. Reacting to the funny gaffe, one fan said: "Omg that was hilarious." Lando Norris left with head in his hands as F1 rival tells him he's getting instant fine for press conference blunder A second said: "DNS in the paddock." A third added: "Bro lost all his aura." Another said: "It gets funnier every time you watch it." A fourth joked: "I'm counting this as an injury therefore he's winning." Norris put in his best lap of the weekend when he eventually got behind the wheel of his McLaren in FP3. But he was still not quick enough to match Piastri, who clocked in a 1:12.387 which was more than half a second faster than Norris. While the two McLaren's battle it out, they need to be careful of four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who remains just 22 points behind Norris as he eyes a fifth title in a row. Speaking to reporters on Thursday about his championship chances, Norris said: "It's a great feeling to be in the lead of the championship and to have more points than everyone, but it's not something I look at. "It's not something that changes anything I do day to day. It doesn't change how hard I work or what I try to achieve. "I just try to win this weekend and I'll try and win in Montreal and I'll try and win in Austria. It's got nothing to do with what position I am in. "I think mathematically probably the whole grid can win the championship. I think there's plenty of opportunities. "Max can still win, I think Ferrari -- I expect them to get better into the season." Iconic F1TV and Channel 4 commentator Alex Jacques revealed his verdict on this year's "ludicrous" title race. Speaking exclusively to SunSport, he said: "I really loved it because you've got three drivers at totally different stages of their careers. "You've also got Lando Norris, [who] came in as the pre-season favourite. "Can he deal with the expectation on his shoulders? And Oscar Piastri, exceeding expectations for where he is. You've got the McLaren drivers trying to win their first championships. "You've got Max trying to make history and emulate the great Michael Schumacher. "And he'd only be two behind the all-time record if he gets five with a lot of his career still to go. It's a wonderful dynamic. The qualifying sessions have been so tight. "We've not had a gap between first and second. that's been over a tenth. "That is ludicrous. We used to have gaps between first and second of a second back in the early 90s. F1 is ultra-competitive, we're having a great season." Spain's Barcelona circuit, which has been a venue for the sport since 1991, could be hosting its last Grand Prix after F1 chiefs signed a deal for Madrid to host a new hybrid street race from 2026. Although Barcelona track chiefs are still hopeful of hosting races alongside the Madrid venue.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Bro lost all his aura' – Watch moment Lando Norris walks straight into a WALL at F1 Spanish Grand Prix
LANDO NORRIS suffered a huge crash into the wall at the Formula One Spanish Grand Prix, but fortunately not in his car. The British driver is hoping to win back-to-back races for the second time in his F1 career after 4 Lando Norris had an embarrassing gaffe at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix Credit: Getty 4 Norris smashed into a wall while trying to walk into the McLaren motor home Credit: Instagram @ 4 Norris was able to laugh it off with a fan Credit: Instagram @ His win moved him to within three points of McLaren team-mate and World Drivers Championship leader At Spain's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, But ahead of Saturday's Free Practice Three the 25-year-old made a huge gaffe in the F1 paddock. As he went to walk into the McLaren motor home, Norris was seen speaking to a fan. READ MORE IN F1 However, the Bristol-born racer lost his bearings. And instead of going through the door, Norris ended up smashing straight into the wall. Video footage of the hilarious incident was shared to social media, with Norris almost seeming like he was trying to square up to the wall as he looked up at it in frustration. But his angry scowl quickly melted away in the Catalan heat and was replaced by a beaming smile as he was able to laugh at his accident. Most read in Motorsport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK He was seen being checked by a member of the McLaren team and joking with the fan before he then managed to find his line and get through the door. Reacting to the funny gaffe, one fan said: "Omg that was hilarious." Lando Norris left with head in his hands as F1 rival tells him he's getting instant fine for press conference blunder A second said: "DNS in the paddock." A third added: "Bro lost all his aura." Another said: "It gets funnier every time you watch it." A fourth joked: "I'm counting this as an injury therefore he's winning." Norris put in his best lap of the weekend when he eventually got behind the wheel of his McLaren in FP3. But he was still not quick enough to match Piastri, who clocked in a 1:12.387 which was more than half a second faster than Norris. While the two McLaren's battle it out, they need to be careful of four-time world champion Speaking to reporters on Thursday about his championship chances, Norris said: "It's a great feeling to be in the lead of the championship and to have more points than everyone, but it's not something I look at. "It's not something that changes anything I do day to day. It doesn't change how hard I work or what I try to achieve. "I just try to win this weekend and I'll try and win in Montreal and I'll try and win in F1 2025 THE new Formula One season is well underway - and one team appear to be running away with it. A massive summer of change saw Lewis Hamilton move on from Mercedes and join Ferrari, while the McLaren pair of The Red Bull ace is aiming for a record-equalling FIFTH consecutive world title. INFORMATION F1 2025 calendar, race times, TV and live stream info How much does each driver earn and are there bonuses? Full list of drivers and teams for 2025 Track guide - were there any changes this season? LATEST NEWS SEASON SO FAR Race Five - Saudi Arabia "I think mathematically probably the whole grid can win the championship. I think there's plenty of opportunities. "Max can still win, I think Ferrari -- I expect them to get better into the season." Iconic F1TV and Channel 4 commentator Speaking exclusively to SunSport, he said: "I really loved it because you've got three drivers at totally different stages of their careers. "You've also got Lando Norris, [who] came in as the pre-season favourite. "Can he deal with the expectation on his shoulders? And Oscar Piastri, exceeding expectations for where he is. You've got the McLaren drivers trying to win their first championships. "You've got Max trying to make history and emulate the great "And he'd only be two behind the all-time record if he gets five with a lot of his career still to go. It's a wonderful dynamic. The qualifying sessions have been so tight. "We've not had a gap between first and second. that's been over a tenth. "That is ludicrous. We used to have gaps between first and second of a second back in the early 90s. F1 is ultra-competitive, we're having a great season." Spain's Although Barcelona track chiefs are still hopeful of hosting races alongside the Madrid venue. 4
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lando Norris goes public with Margarida Corceiro in Monaco — meet the model who previously dated Joao Félix
While Lando Norris was busy lighting up the track with a pole position performance at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, the internet had its eyes locked on something—or someone—just off the grid, as stunning Portuguese model and actress Margarida Corceiro was spotted cheering him on from the stands. She was alone but sitting comfortably with Norris' family, practically confirming every single romance rumour that's been floating around since last year. Norris locks in pole at the Monaco Grand Prix and shuts down doubts in style On the racing front, Lando Norris put together a qualifying lap that was nothing short of electric, reminding everyone why he's still very much in the title conversation as he beat out Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri to take pole at one of the most challenging tracks in Formula 1. The Monaco Grand Prix isn't just any race; it's a historic, high-stakes showdown where the streets are tight, overtakes are rare, and qualifying often ends up being the biggest decider of who takes the win. After a rocky stretch in qualifying sessions that cost him momentum in the World Drivers Championship, Norris finally found his rhythm again and said exactly what many fans were thinking: it was about time. 'It's been a long time coming,' the 25-year-old admitted, while also making it clear that he never lost belief in his abilities, even if the results didn't always show it. Margarida Corceiro joins Norris' family in Monaco; relationship rumors all but confirmed Although neither Lando Norris nor Margarida Corceiro has gone on record to say 'yes, we're together,' at this point it honestly feels unnecessary, especially after Monaco, where she was not only present but sitting directly with Norris' family and celebrating his pole position like someone who's been part of the journey, not just a casual weekend guest. 🚨Magui Corceiro at Monaco's quali in Mclaren Italy about: «Lando Norris girlfriend is also watching the quali»Skysport Germany showed the girl with Norris' we talk so about a new couple?Let us know in the comments 👇🏻#landonorris #McLaren #f1 Magui la novia de Lando en compañía de la mamá del piloto este sábado en el garage de McLaren It's not the first time she's been seen around him either, as sharp-eyed fans will remember spotting the two at the Monte Carlo Masters in April, and before that, there was Miami, where Corceiro kept things low-key but still managed to show support online with a sweet little comment and a couple of subtle likes on his Grand Prix win posts. After months of speculation that started all the way back in April 2024 when the pair were seen together around Monaco, this latest public moment felt like a confirmation. So, who is Maragarida Corceiro? If you're wondering who Margarida Corceiro, also known as Magui Corceiro, actually is beyond the clips and headlines, she's not just 'Lando's rumoured girlfriend' but a well-known model and actress in Portugal who's been working with major fashion and beauty brands like Armani Beauty and Missus Swimsuits, while also building a solid resume in Portuguese television since 2019, including a few popular soap operas, as per a People report. She has over 1.9 million followers on Instagram and keeps them in the loop with glimpses of her daily life. A lover of fashion, travel, and all things lifestyle, her feed reads like an aesthetic moodboard you could scroll through for hours. She made headlines last year after her breakup with football star Joao Félix, and while she didn't immediately comment on the split, she later addressed it on Instagram in June, calling it a phase of growth and learning, and making it clear that while they were no longer a couple, there was still mutual respect. Magui was first spotted with Norris in 2023 when they were seen driving together around Monaco amid reports of her split from the soccer star. They kept it lowkey for a while, but were soon made public sightings together. Fast forward to 2024, and after a long stretch without any major public sightings, Corceiro and Norris were seen again, watching tennis together and showing just enough to keep fans talking without making anything official—until now, when she showed up in Monaco, with his family, watching him race from pole position, and made everything feel a little more real. Norris' previous relationship Lando Norris was previously in a relationship with Portuguese model Luisinha Oliveira, known to fans as Luisinha, from late 2021 until their quiet split in September 2022. The pair went public in early 2022, with Oliveira frequently spotted at races and even making an appearance in Netflix's Drive to Survive. Although the breakup wasn't officially announced, it was confirmed through subtle social media clues and news coverage at the time. In the most recent season of Drive to Survive, Norris briefly touched on the past relationship, admitting he still keeps a few things from his ex, hinting that the memories haven't completely faded. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Lewis Hamilton sent ‘flying' after hitting huge bump as Ferrari involved in scary Monaco Grand Prix incidents
LEWIS HAMILTON was seen on a flying lap, literally, as he went airborne after driving over a kerb at the Monaco Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion enjoyed his best race result of the season in Imola after an impressive drive through the field. Advertisement 5 Lewis Hamilton had scary incident at the Monaco Grand Prix Credit: Getty 5 He was forced to take evasive action to avoid a crash 5 The move sent him flying into the air as he went over the kerb However, the challenge of Monaco's narrow street track posed some very different issues for the Scuderia as they endured a horror FP1. As the 40-year-old zoomed into the iconic "piscine" section of the track, he was forced to take evasive action as traffic ahead of him almost caused catastrophe. The Brit was forced to steer to the left to avoid a massive collision. This saw him drive straight over the kerb of the chicane, which then sent him flying into the air. Advertisement READ MORE IN F1 Hamilton then miraculously managed to avoid his car crashing into the barriers but not before his car scraped along the floor. Reacting on the team radio, he said: "Ah f*** mate, so much traffic. "I have to box mate, I've just gone completely over the kerb mate." Hamilton ended the session in P9, clocking a fastest lap time of 1:12.690 from 30 laps of the circuit. Advertisement Most read in Motorsport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Team-mate But that was not before he suffered a nightmare start that saw him go off track. Lewis Hamilton fumes 'have a tea break while you're at it' at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-up Soon after he was involved in a red flag incident as he lost the left half of his front wing after a collision with Lance Stroll. Advertisement The Aston Martin driver had let one driver go heading into the famous hairpin turn, before veering right on to the racing line where Leclerc was racing along. The move saw Leclerc crash into the back of Stroll, who said he did not hear his team's radio call that the Monegasque was coming down. Stroll was handed a one place grid penalty for the incident by the FIA, who additionally slapped his super licence with a penalty point. Ahead of the weekend, Hamilton had said he was "buzzing" to race around Monaco in a Ferrari. Advertisement He said: "It's a much different track… Ferrari have generally gone well here [in the past] but as you know, Qualifying is everything and we've struggled so far this year, so we'll see. "I've never driven this car at this track, so that will be new for me, it's a new characteristic to what I've experienced in the past. "But it's exciting to drive for the first time a Ferrari around these streets of Monte Carlo." Hamilton is currently P6 in the World Drivers Championship standings, nine points behind team-mate Leclerc. Advertisement McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and 5 Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc also had a horror start to the session after a crash at the Monaco hairpin Credit: AP 5
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Lewis Hamilton sent ‘flying' after hitting huge bump as Ferrari involved in scary Monaco Grand Prix incidents
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEWIS HAMILTON was seen on a flying lap, literally, as he went airborne after driving over a kerb at the Monaco Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion enjoyed his best race result of the season in Imola after an impressive drive through the field. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Lewis Hamilton had scary incident at the Monaco Grand Prix Credit: Getty 5 He was forced to take evasive action to avoid a crash 5 The move sent him flying into the air as he went over the kerb However, the challenge of Monaco's narrow street track posed some very different issues for the Scuderia as they endured a horror FP1. As the 40-year-old zoomed into the iconic "piscine" section of the track, he was forced to take evasive action as traffic ahead of him almost caused catastrophe. The Brit was forced to steer to the left to avoid a massive collision. This saw him drive straight over the kerb of the chicane, which then sent him flying into the air. READ MORE IN F1 ON THE MAR-K Aston Martin team up with rapper Dave, The Rolling Stones, Dom Dolla and more Hamilton then miraculously managed to avoid his car crashing into the barriers but not before his car scraped along the floor. Reacting on the team radio, he said: "Ah f*** mate, so much traffic. "I have to box mate, I've just gone completely over the kerb mate." Hamilton ended the session in P9, clocking a fastest lap time of 1:12.690 from 30 laps of the circuit. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Team-mate Charles Leclerc topped the session in his home race with a time of 1:11.964. But that was not before he suffered a nightmare start that saw him go off track. Lewis Hamilton fumes 'have a tea break while you're at it' at Ferrari staff and refuses to apologise in Miami GP bust-up Soon after he was involved in a red flag incident as he lost the left half of his front wing after a collision with Lance Stroll. The Aston Martin driver had let one driver go heading into the famous hairpin turn, before veering right on to the racing line where Leclerc was racing along. The move saw Leclerc crash into the back of Stroll, who said he did not hear his team's radio call that the Monegasque was coming down. Stroll was handed a one place grid penalty for the incident by the FIA, who additionally slapped his super licence with a penalty point. Ahead of the weekend, Hamilton had said he was "buzzing" to race around Monaco in a Ferrari. He said: "It's a much different track… Ferrari have generally gone well here [in the past] but as you know, Qualifying is everything and we've struggled so far this year, so we'll see. "I've never driven this car at this track, so that will be new for me, it's a new characteristic to what I've experienced in the past. "But it's exciting to drive for the first time a Ferrari around these streets of Monte Carlo." Hamilton is currently P6 in the World Drivers Championship standings, nine points behind team-mate Leclerc. McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are one and two in the rankings with Red Bull's Max Verstappen close behind. 5 Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc also had a horror start to the session after a crash at the Monaco hairpin Credit: AP
