“Sorry Max”: Lando Norris Makes Heartfelt Apology as Oscar Piastri Reminds of Forgetful Past With Best Friend

Can you remember the birthdays of every single best mate of yours? Yes? Great! You’re a good friend! No? Fret not. You’re still a good friend, but you might have more in common than you initially thought with the McLaren charmer Lando Norris. The young British lad can pull off physics-defying moves on a racetrack but often loses his memory when it comes to the birthday celebrations of his friends. To cut him some slack, Norris has been at the forefront of the McLaren resurgence.

Lando Norris has grown in the Formula 1 community. From a shy 19-year-old to announcing threats to Red Bull for the whole world to hear, the British lad has had a transformative journey. But his ‘inconsiderate’ actions have landed him in hot waters with his best friends. However, the McLaren driver is apologetic two years later.

Piastri holds Lando Norris accountable for being a bad friend

Remember the time all of us were glued to our Twitch accounts watching our favorite celebrities get obliterated in Esports by 12-year-olds? Many Formula 1 were also part of the movement, Lando Norris being one. But if you are part of the chronically online community of the internet, you know exceptionally well, everything gets clipped. And the internet is already flooded with a thousand apology videos. But what clip compelled Norris to issue an apology to Max Fewtrell?

McLaren F1 posted a YouTube video with their drivers titled ‘Who’s most likely to?’ The question posed, “Who is most likely to forget their best friend’s birthday?” Oscar Piastri was quick to throw Norris under the bus. A confused Briton retorted, “What do you mean?” But Piastri wasn’t playing around. He came in with receipts. He threw it back to Norris’ stream in 2021 where his best friend, Max Fewtrell, asks him about his birthday.

During the stream, the McLaren driver scrambles – 12th of April, 11th June, 16th of June! Poor Norris sat under Fewtrell, threatening him with a bottle of juice. Being reminded of the stream, Norris responded in the video, “Sorry Max.” We hope Max Fewtrell can bring himself to forgive his best mate. 

READ MORE: “Look Forward to Anything That’s New”: Lando Norris Remains Excited for McLaren’s New Plans, After Recent Changes Fail To Make an Impact

But Lando Norris might have to issue another apology to another best friend of his named Max.

Lando Norris becomes the biggest threat for his on-track best friend

The aftermath of the United States Grand Prix was chaotic and catastrophic for Ferrari and Mercedes. However, the McLaren driver, Lando Norris, executed another phenomenal drive. Against the pole-sitter Charles Leclerc, the Briton quickly took the lead in the race. He finished P2 earning him four consecutive back-to-back podiums.

Norris became the first McLaren driver since Jenson Button to score 4 consecutive podiums. However, his win account remains static, with total victories still at 0. Closing in on the unfortunate record of Nick Heidfeld, Norris, in Damon Hill’s words, is due a win.

However, Norris feels that the remaining tracks do not play with MCL60’s strengths, therefore, expecting a win would be ambitious. But he has a reputation for downplaying his skills and abilities. With a mega drive in Qatar for the two McLaren drivers and Piastri stealing the win from Max Verstappen, hopes are at an all-time high for the Papaya Army.

WATCH THIS STORY: Lando Norris’s Innocent Mistake in Referring to Lewis Hamilton May not Please Max Verstappen & Red Bull

Are you placing your bets on Lando Norris for the Mexican Grand Prix?