Back to News
Driver News Combined from 2 sources

Norris draws attention after post-race Coca-Cola exchange in Spain

Lando Norris was the subject of post-race attention after rejecting a request not to drink Coca-Cola in the cooldown room following the Spanish Grand Prix. Norris finished third at the inaugural Madring race after starting from pole and losing a comfortable lead during a virtual safety car period.

F1 Hub Newsroom
September 13, 2026
Norris draws attention after post-race Coca-Cola exchange in Spain

After the Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris was involved in a brief exchange in the cooldown room when an official asked him not to drink Coca-Cola. In video of the moment, Norris responded: "I just did a race, I’m allowed to drink what I like."

The incident drew praise from some Formula 1 fans. Norris had finished third in the inaugural race at the Madring circuit, having started from pole position before losing a comfortable lead because of an ill-timed virtual safety car.

Sources (2)

Summaries are synthesized by F1 Hub from the linked sources. Follow the links above to read the full reporting at each outlet.