The world of Formula 1 has echoed the controversies generated around Lando Norris after the recent Spanish Grand Prix. Guenther Steiner, former director of the Haas team, has questioned the behavior of the McLaren driver when he was seen drinking Coca-Cola in the refreshment area after the race.
After finishing in third place at the Madrid track, Norris decided to enjoy a Coca-Cola, which raised some criticisms. Aside from his performance, the moment generated reactions on social media, and the Formula 1 official who asked Norris to put down the drink became a topic of debate, as the official sponsor is PepsiCo.
Norris defended his choice, stating: ‘I just raced, so I can drink whatever I want. Thanks.’ In contrast, Steiner, during a recent edition of the podcast The Red Flags, opined that the driver’s decision was not appropriate for a professional. ‘If you are a professional, you don’t do that. End of story,’ he asserted.
Although he does not believe the situation has directly caused a negative incident, Steiner emphasized that, as a professional, Norris should have been more aware of the implications and rules of the competition. ‘It’s not the smartest thing to do, and I say that with complete transparency,’ he added.
After this incident, Norris continues to hold the fourth position in the drivers’ standings, with 186 points, 106 behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
