If the Formula 1 track had a love language, “Carlando” would be its poster child! The bromance between Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris is the stuff of legends, and this weekend’s qualifying at the US Grand Prix only solidified their status as everyone’s favorite duo.
In a moment that could have given F1 fans collective heart palpitations, a tweet highlighted Lando Norris, somewhat obstructing Carlos Sainz during his flying lap. But instead of the customary wrath drivers usually display (we all remember when Sainz said Pierre Gasly should “get a penalty” for impeding him, don’t we?), Sainz’s reaction was almost… tender?
The tweet playfully conveyed:
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“Carlos if it was another driver: 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬. Carlos when he saw it was Lando: omg, whoa! Lando there! I think he didn’t see me but we nearly crashed😯.”
carlos if it was another driver: 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
carlos when he saw it was lando: omg, whoa! lando there! i think he didn’t see me but we nearly crashed😯pic.twitter.com/RMRRB6m7CX— andy (@iiiuminateandy) October 20, 2023
And oh boy, did the F1 fandom have a field day with this! Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions that ranged from heartwarming to downright hilarious.
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The reactions were as golden as the Austin sunset. Here we go riding into the sunset…
CarLando truly stands undefeated…
Carlando are undefeated 😂💙
— xXFlying_ (@xXFlying) October 21, 2023
“Carlando are undefeated 😂💙” – Are they F1 drivers or the new dynamic superhero duo?
@Carlossainz55 always has sweet spot only for @LandoNorris 🥰 #AustinGP #USGP https://t.co/T2Vg3BSrN7
— holà.señorita (@abcinderellaa) October 21, 2023
“@Carlossainz55 always has a sweet spot only for @LandoNorris #AustinGP #USGP” – Someone’s got a soft spot, eh?
they’re so cute
— alisha🏎️🧡 (@snowyethereal) October 20, 2023
“They’re so cute” – Agreed. Can we get a ‘Carlando’ plushie set, please?
They set it up the day they were teammates and I’m here for it. Help —don’t hurt— the other, when we are on different teams.
— Nobody you know (@OwlGoWho) October 21, 2023
“They set it up the day they were teammates and I’m here for it. Help—don’t hurt— the other, when we are on different teams.” – Their secret handshake? Defending each other’s flying laps. Maybe not this time, but deal!
got to love carlando🧡
— Foxtrot _Six (@Foxtrot_Six_) October 20, 2023
“Got to love Carlando” – We do! We really do.
the way he said oh my god 😭😭😭
— giulia 🇮🇹 (@giulialovesf1) October 20, 2023
“The way he said ‘oh my god’… makes me giggle so bad,” – Does anyone else read it in Sainz’s voice?
He knows his best friend (boyfriend) didnt really mean it 😂
— alexis (@alexsan85585202) October 21, 2023
Just 2 bffs 🥹
— Déonna Mcl (@mcl_deonna) October 20, 2023
“Just 2 bffs” – Making all of us wish we had a friendship pact at 200mph.
makes me giggle so bad
— 🐮 (@landopitlane) October 20, 2023
Carlando intensefies
— Ken (@KenLovesCars) October 20, 2023
“Carlando intensifies” – Sounds like the title of an action-packed buddy comedy.
knows his bestie won’t betray him
— tisha 🍓 (@tisha_kh) October 20, 2023
“Knows his bestie won’t betray him” – Can’t say the same about my mate, who always steals my fries.
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So, to all the F1 enthusiasts out there – keep your engines roaring, but also remember: amidst the thrill of the race, there’s always room for a little bromance! 🏎️💙🤣
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