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Steiner criticises Norris over Coca-Cola in Spanish GP cooldown room

Guenther Steiner criticised Lando Norris after the McLaren driver was seen drinking Coca-Cola in the cooldown room following the Spanish Grand Prix. Reports said Norris was told off over the moment, which came despite Formula 1 having a partnership with rival drinks company PepsiCo.

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September 14, 2026
Steiner criticises Norris over Coca-Cola in Spanish GP cooldown room

After finishing third in the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit, Lando Norris was seen drinking a can of Coca-Cola in the Formula 1 cooldown room. The McLaren driver was subsequently told off over the incident, according to reports.

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner criticised Norris's actions, describing the moment as unprofessional. The incident drew attention because Formula 1 has a partnership with PepsiCo, a rival drinks company to Coca-Cola.

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