Max Verstappen interrupted Lando Norris’ post-race comments with a funny response to the British driver. The recent race was one of the most exciting events of the 2024 season so far. After a Safety Car period, Norris, from McLaren, emerged as the race leader. He managed to fend off Verstappen throughout the race and finally secured his first F1 victory. However, Verstappen couldn’t resist making a joke about Norris’ comments.
During the press conference after the race, Norris stated that he would have had to overtake several cars if he hadn’t gained an advantage during the Safety Car period. The British driver acknowledged that he was lucky during the race, finally ending a five-year winless streak. Verstappen, in an attempt to express his frustration at losing the race, interrupted Norris and made a humorous comment. The current world champion suggested that life is full of “what ifs,” joking that if Norris’ mother had “b**ls,” she would be his father. Norris burst into laughter, unable to find a proper response.
Norris has been competing in Formula 1 since his debut in 2019. Although he has consistently shown promising speed over the years, he had not yet secured a victory. In fact, Norris held the record for most podiums in F1 without a win. However, the recent race marked a turning point for him as the McLaren driver finally stood on the top step of the podium.
Norris expressed that this victory had been a long time coming. The 24-year-old driver was thrilled for the entire McLaren team, celebrating their significant achievement. Despite setbacks throughout the weekend, the Woking-based team managed to secure their first win since 2021.
Indubitably, Norris has asserted himself as a potential future world champion with his first victory. The British driver intends to carry this momentum into the upcoming races and potentially challenge Verstappen for more wins throughout the 2024 season.