The onlookers experience a range of feelings whenever they witness someone engaged in an awkward situation. Lando Norris, the rising star for McLaren, though, appears to have lately been in that circumstance. With a simple slip of the tongue during a recent Twitch live stream, the young Briton unwittingly revived one of the most contentious topics involving Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. And his mistake has the potential to jeopardize his relationship with two-time champion Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris share a strong friendship off the grid and they always wish the best for each other. But as soon as he realized his slip of the tongue, he temporarily vanished from sight. Fans have come out to question his potential Red Bull move and are speculating about a strain in the relationship between Max and Norris.

The British driver on the Twitch stream was seen talking about the helmets he donned for the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix. While pointing his finger toward the helmet, the 23-year-old said, “I have this one here, it’s from when Lewis won his eighth world championship.” And the McLaren driver realized right away that he might be in danger after saying these remarks.

Fans can see him giggling awkwardly behind the camera. And that has brought fans to explode the Twitter comments section.

Fans react to Lando Norris’ slip of the tongue

The year 2021 at the Abu Dhabi track will always be remembered as the one in which two of the finest drivers fought for the title right up until the final lap. Max Verstappen won the race, giving Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes supporters their worst night ever. Michael Masi’s faulty use of the safety car protocol allowed Max Verstappen to clinch his first championship.

Regardless of the outcome, every Hamilton supporter still holds the conviction that the legendary driver has won eight championships. And Norris’ comment has once again brought up the subject. Here are a few of the responses.

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Some of the fans predicted that this could ruin Norris’ friendship with the double champion. While other fans brought the FIA to make the governing body aware that everybody knows the “fact.”

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As Lando Norris has resurrected the contentious subject, do you still believe Lewis Hamilton is an eight-time world champion?