The Miami Grand Prix took an unexpected turn — not just on the track, but in tempers — as Lando Norris was caught giving Max Verstappen the middle finger during a fierce on-track battle.
Midway through the race, cameras captured the dramatic moment when Norris, locked in a tight and aggressive duel with the reigning World Champion, lifted his hand and clearly showed Verstappen the one-finger salute. The gesture came during a particularly intense exchange of positions, with Norris feeling squeezed as Verstappen defended hard into a corner.
Fans were stunned — not just by the gesture, but by the rare show of raw emotion from the usually laid-back and humorous McLaren driver. Social media exploded within minutes, with clips of the moment going viral and F1 commentators expressing shock and amusement alike.
“Lando’s clearly had enough of Max’s games,” one Sky Sports pundit said. “It’s racing, it’s heated, and sometimes things boil over.”
Despite the incident, Norris went on to finish the race in style — securing his first-ever Formula 1 victory, adding even more fuel to the fire of an already intense rivalry between the two young stars.
Asked about the gesture post-race, Norris laughed it off: “It was heat of the moment. We’re racers, and things get spicy. No hard feelings… but yeah, maybe I’ll send Max a little ‘sorry’ card.”
Verstappen, never one to back down, shrugged in response: “He can flip me off all he wants — as long as he’s fast enough to get past me.”
F1 fans are now more excited than ever for the next round, with this new edge to the Norris-Verstappen rivalry adding serious spice to the 2025 season.
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