The upcoming 2023 F1 season is going to be the fifth season Lando Norris will drive for McLaren. As the Briton is gearing up to start the fifth consecutive season as an F1 driver, he has made quite a name for himself. As one of the most popular young drivers on the grid, he has been in the good books of many. However, there were occasions when Norris found himself at the center of controversy. On one such occasion in recent times, the McLaren driver was called out for his choice to shoot a video. Referring to the allegations as a “hate attack” LN4 fans on Twitter jumped in to support their favorite driver.
As per reports, F1 content creator Toni Cowan Brown brought up gender discrimination allegations against the McLaren driver. Brown alleged that the F1 driver amassed people who were all men, but no women for a shoot of Quadrant, Norris’s gaming and lifestyle brand.
Had an amazing day filming with @Quadrant as always and met some great people! Second time the ENTIRE sQUAD had been together and it was amazing❤️ Also tried karting/ driving for the first time ever which was scary but fun!🔥 pic.twitter.com/SPZVKJbkr4
— Fifakill (@Fifakill_) February 6, 2023
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On her official Instagram account, Brown put up a story with Lando Norris, Quadrant members’ photos with, “I worry sometimes for the men who seem to have no women in their lives other than their family members or significant others.”
She went on, “How do you bring together so many people, and not a single one is a woman. The message this sends is brutal and so archaic.”
Toni Cowan Brown is a renowned personality when it comes to content creation on F1 and goes by the name of F1Toni on TikTok.
Lando Norris fans hit back at Brown and prove her wrong
As soon as the allegations landed on the internet, Lando Norris fans were quick to answer Brown on her allegations. Claiming them wrong, the fans took to Twitter to share their reactions. Moreover, a content creator who goes by the name Maria on Twitter further shared her response to the proclamation.
Maria wrote, “I was indeed there. Sadly I was getting looked after at this point. There were also loads of other women who work behind the scenes. So yeah, that Insta [Instagram] story doesn’t make sense.”
The fans took note of this response and hit back at Toni Cowan Brown. Given below are some of the reactions taken from Twitter:
@ToniCowanBrown When should we expect to see a public apology to LN, Quadrant, and those in this picture for your reckless and misinformed statements? Representation and inclusivity is very important and you cheapen the fight by trying to insert it here.
— Brandon Hollis (@blh0901) February 8, 2023
Some People hates Lando without some reasons ☝️ because everyone is unhappy with their lives.
it's nothing more than a hate attack against lando!
— JuLiia.#LN4🧡 (@her_name_juLia) February 7, 2023
like didn’t even cross my mind when I saw the pic… I don’t think it’s that deep??? Just a YT vid??? There are so many other problematic things in Motorsport she could be addressing…this is just not an issue https://t.co/zSbMfiXPVP
— lily (@f1lily16) February 7, 2023
From what I see not many people are. My timeline is full of people calling her out, Ria included.
Shows she doesn't follow Quadrant's member socials cos there's Ria pics. If she wants to post false stuff and gaslight people, she needs to try harder lol— Sin 🇺🇦 (@JoesWelshBunny) February 7, 2023
You'll be surprised, irrespective of gender – if someone's agitated about something on social media, more often than not its because that person is hurting.
— Sarthak Aiyappa (@sarthakaiyappa) February 7, 2023
Nevertheless, there were no reactions or responses from the part of Norris. The McLaren driver is perhaps busy preparing himself for the upcoming season as he’s a man on a mission.
Well done ria, the first photo I seen come out this yesterday was actually Ria.
— Nicola Rae (@nicnak475) February 7, 2023
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 yes thank you!
On the “content creation” rebuttal aspect- If she took two seconds to look into Quadrant, she’d know the Ria is a huge part of it…
way to attack without knowing the facts😅 This all got real messy for no reason.— Tory_F1🏎️🏁 (@podiumprincesse) February 7, 2023
But Ria was there too, only missed this pic. What a bad take .
— Gaby🧡 (@komygaby) February 7, 2023
Jesus wept, really?! Plus Ria was there!
Spot on Beth.
— Tom Dabinett (@tomdabs) February 7, 2023
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Its 2023 and the woke "F1-fans" are still complaining. 🙄
— De Echte Troyski (@DeEchteTroyski) February 7, 2023
As it stands, Brown’s story from Instagram has disappeared as it crossed 24 hours. However, there were no further responses from her on Lando Norris and Quadrant. Not even after the LN4 fans saved their hero.
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