Meanwhile in F1 | Acknowledgments Norris not quite what Piastri expected

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Acknowledgments Norris not quite what Piastri expected

For Lando Norris, the race weekend in Miami was one he will never forget. The McLaren driver triumphed at the Miami International Autodrome and is now finally over the hateful zero. In a short video on McLaren’s X channel, Norris first wants to thank his teammate Oscar Piastri, but the Australian seems to have had a different thank you in mind, judging by his facial expression.

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Norris thanks fans after ‘best days of his life’

Lando Norris finally achieved his first victory in Formula 1 last weekend in Miami. Many openly doubted whether the McLaren driver would ever win a race, but his fans never stopped believing in him. In a special message on Finally, the single Grand Prix winner also makes a promise.

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Leclerc’s puppy goes with it paddock pass away

Charles Leclerc has a new love in his life: puppy Leo. The Monegasque took his new acquisition to Miami, where Leo even had his own paddock pass got. Leclerc is clearly happy as he plays with his dog, who is playing with the paddock pass ran off.

Mutual respect between fighters Ocon and Alonso after a tough fight in Miami

At Alpine they often clashed and Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso met again last weekend in Miami. In a fierce battle for P9, the Aston Martin driver ultimately won, but afterwards both fighters sought each other out and that led to a beautiful photo on Ocon’s X account.

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Verstappen puts on funny pants: ‘Just did a crash test’

Max Verstappen made a rare mistake in Miami, by making a rare mistake and hitting a post. The Dutchman joked afterwards that he was conducting a crash test and made sure that the rest had a clear path.

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Verstappen and Norris talk about King’s Day

Lando Norris was still in the Netherlands the week before the Miami Grand Prix, where he did not emerge unscathed. Based on the images below, it is quickly clear what Norris and Max Verstappen are talking about, in a conversation between the three 2024 race winners.

Norris receives a call during the Verstappen podcast: ‘Finally!’

Max Verstappen is almost always on the podium these days, which means the cool down room is now frequently mentioned as the Verstappen podcast. In Miami, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris were present as guests, with Norris claiming the leading role as the winner. The 24-year-old Briton received a call from home and probably spoke to his Belgian mother, as father Adam Norris was present in Miami.

Competing team boss celebrates with a McLaren hat after Norris’ victory

Frédéric Vasseur saw his drivers finish third and fourth in Miami, but the Frenchman walked past the McLaren party and did not miss the opportunity to shake things up. Vasseur stood near the team photo with a McLaren cap and showered the team members with champagne.

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