I Was Uncertain of My Destination

November 9, 2026 sportnow LANDO NORRIS has alleviated concerns after an incident involving fireworks at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The 26-year-old McLaren driver unexpectedly encountered the pyrotechnics while celebrating atop the Formula 1 podium following his victory on Sunday.

He appeared disoriented after his champagne bottle shattered during his signature spike celebration while reveling in his victory at Interlagos.

Norris was then seen quickly holding his ear before getting doused in champagne again by Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar.

The driver shared the unusual series of events on Twitch, clarifying that he did not intentionally walk into the sparkler.

Norris remarked: “My ear’s fine. Thanks for checking! The issue was that everyone is like, why did you walk into it? It’s because I got champagne sprayed in my eyes, which made it difficult to see anything.

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“I was unaware of my surroundings. People don’t realize how much it stings when champagne gets in your eyes.”

Fortunately, the 2025 F1 world champion emerged otherwise unscathed after walking into a cold spark gun.

Norris elaborated: “I didn’t know where I was going, and suddenly I felt something warm on my ear. I couldn’t see it, so I just experienced it; I was still in shock that my bottle broke for the first time in my life.”

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella also commented on concerns regarding Norris’ well-being following the race.

Stella stated: “I haven’t spoken to him yet. I haven’t checked, but I gather he is okay.”

This victory marked Norris’ fourth win of the season, adding to his previously secured victories at the Hungarian, Dutch, and Spanish Grands Prix.

However, it wasn’t sufficient to defend his title as the 20-year-old Mercedes prodigy Kimi Antonelli secured his first Drivers’ World Championship in only his second season last week.

The Silver Arrows have also clinched the Constructors’ Championship, with F1 set to head to Las Vegas in two weeks.