Lando Norris faces backlash after apparent mockery of Lance Stroll
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Lando Norris has drawn criticism after a viral video seemingly shows him mocking Lance Stroll following the Singapore Grand Prix. In the footage, captured by MV3daily, Norris is seen with Haas driver Ollie Bearman, shouting 'Where's Lance, where's Lance?' in response to a sign declaring 'To the best driver.' The clip has attracted over three million views, sparking heated discussions among fans, some calling for more decency from Norris. Neither driver has publicly commented on the incident. Norris encountered challenges during the weekend, including a collision with teammate Oscar Piastri, leading to McLaren earning only one point in the sprint race. The team will next compete at the United States Grand Prix in Austin from October 23 to 25.
- •Norris appears to mock Stroll in a viral video post-Singapore GP.
- •The video has over three million views and spurred fan backlash.
- •Norris finished fourth in the Singapore GP but faced criticism for his actions.
- •McLaren earned only one point after a collision between Norris and Piastri.
- •The next race is the United States Grand Prix in Austin from October 23-25.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris sparks controversy after appearing to mock Lance Stroll in viral video
- 1:05 PMMotorsport.com — Lando Norris sparks controversy after appearing to mock Lance Stroll in viral video
"A video is doing the rounds on social media, appearing to show Lando Norris mocking Lance Stroll on a night out after the Singapore Grand Prix. It's now been viewed more than three million times on X. The clip was posted by the fan account MV3daily on the night of the race. In it, the McLaren driver is seen out with Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman while someone in the crowd raises a sign ...Keep reading
"The McLaren driver has sparked debate among F1 fans after a viral video shows what appeared to be him making a joke at Lance Stroll's expense
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 17, 2026, 1:05 PMLando Norris sparks controversy after appearing to mock Lance Stroll in viral video
The McLaren driver has sparked debate among F1 fans after a viral video shows what appeared to be him making a joke at Lance Stroll's expense
- Motorsport.comOct 17, 2026, 1:05 PMLando Norris sparks controversy after appearing to mock Lance Stroll in viral video
A video is doing the rounds on social media, appearing to show Lando Norris mocking Lance Stroll on a night out after the Singapore Grand Prix. It's now been viewed more than three million times on X. The clip was posted by the fan account MV3daily on the night of the race. In it, the McLaren driver is seen out with Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman while someone in the crowd raises a sign ...Keep reading
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