Lando Norris challenges official regarding beverage choice at Madrid Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
McLaren driver Lando Norris confronted a race official after being told he could not drink a can of Coca-Cola in the cool-down room following the Madrid Grand Prix on Sunday. Norris, who finished third in the race, told the official he was permitted to drink what he wanted after completing the 57-lap event. The incident occurred prior to the podium ceremony at the new Madrid street circuit. Kimi Antonelli won the race while Max Verstappen finished in second place. Coca-Cola is not an official Formula 1 sponsor, as the series maintains a partnership with rival brand Pepsi. Norris currently sits in a competitive field, while Antonelli holds an 81-point lead in the world championship standings with nine races remaining in the season. The series continues at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26.
- •Lando Norris finished third at the inaugural Madrid Grand Prix.
- •Kimi Antonelli finished in first place and Max Verstappen in second.
- •Coca-Cola is not an official Formula 1 sponsor.
- •Antonelli leads the world championship by 81 points over George Russell.
- •The next Formula 1 event is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 26.
- 5:01 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris praised for firm response to Coca-Cola request after Spanish GP: "Highlight of the Madring"
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris fires back after being told he can’t drink Coca-Cola: ‘I just did a race’
"Formula 1 fans have praised Lando Norris after he shot down a request from an official not to drink Coca-Cola in the cooldown room after the Spanish Grand Prix. The 2025 champion finished third in the inaugural race at the Madring circuit, having lost a comfortable lead due to an ill-timed virtual safety car. After starting from pole position, Norris had built a decent advantage over ...Keep reading
"The McLaren driver, who finished third in Madrid, brought a can of Coca-Cola into the cool-down room
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 5:01 PMLando Norris praised for firm response to Coca-Cola request after Spanish GP: "Highlight of the Madring"
Formula 1 fans have praised Lando Norris after he shot down a request from an official not to drink Coca-Cola in the cooldown room after the Spanish Grand Prix. The 2025 champion finished third in the inaugural race at the Madring circuit, having lost a comfortable lead due to an ill-timed virtual safety car. After starting from pole position, Norris had built a decent advantage over ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 4:49 PMLando Norris fires back after being told he can’t drink Coca-Cola: ‘I just did a race’
The McLaren driver, who finished third in Madrid, brought a can of Coca-Cola into the cool-down room
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