“Carlando,” whispers of doubt lingered, wondering if this friendship could face a challenge, as another heartwarming incident recently unfolded. This time, it involved Australian F1 star Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Piastri’s adorable compliance with Norris’ odd request left fans in awe, solidifying their belief that Piastri and Norris are indeed besties on and off the track.
During the press conference at the Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris approached Oscar Piastri with an unusual proposition. He asked Piastri to imitate the infamous pose struck by George Russell. Despite the unconventional nature of the request, Piastri humorously agreed to give it a go, much to the amusement of everyone present.
lando: “you think oscar should do it now?” 😉 pic.twitter.com/Nd4NRitf8b
— comfort lando (@safeforlando) June 2, 2023
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This delightful interaction between Piastri and Norris resonated with fans worldwide, evoking a sense of awe and affection. The genuine friendship and playful banter displayed by the two drivers solidified the perception that they are indeed besties within the F1 community.
Norris’ odd request left fans filled with awe
Lando Norris, known for his playful nature, challenged Oscar Piastri to strike George Russell’s now-famous pose from video of the 2023 season. This pose had become a viral sensation, inspiring countless memes and even prompting Lando himself to try it. Comments poured in, celebrating their bond and referring to them as “besties” within the F1 community.
they’re so besties lmao i love them https://t.co/7cjXhJUKYC
— alba⁴ (@l4ndos10) June 2, 2023
oscar wins no arguments https://t.co/3kxGIglCQj
— celeste (@lord_leclerc16) June 2, 2023
OH MY SILLY GOOSE?;#%@*&% https://t.co/jvMT1EqSnk
— wina .ᐟ (@tsun9da) June 2, 2023
😂 cute op https://t.co/V32XDCeCHj
— Karla ♡ (@_karlaamedina) June 2, 2023
This reminds the fans that, beyond the intense battles on the track, there are genuine friendships and moments of joy shared among these extraordinary individuals. Among the flood of tweets, one speculation stood out—Could George Russell be jealous?
he’s just jealous that oscar ate his move up earlier🙏🏻🙏🏻 https://t.co/TXLZB5sOuF pic.twitter.com/t2S2Ck1xBq
— emma🫶🏻 (@emluvsf1) June 2, 2023
Did he pass the challenge? @LandoNorris @GeorgeRussell63 😂 https://t.co/8k98mKYAIv
— ¹chi¹⁶ 🔜 🇪🇦 SPAIN 🇪🇦 (@strwbrrylychee) June 2, 2023
oscar did it better sorry lando https://t.co/Lm95CeWA4p
— min || 🇪🇸 week (@L4NDONRS) June 2, 2023
Fans marveled at Piastri’s exceptional talent and maturity, especially considering it is his rookie season in Formula 1 fueling comparisons between Oscar Piastri and established drivers like Charles Leclerc.
“the rookies, nyck and logan, have been scrutinised heavily”
oscar: pic.twitter.com/2yf0rISgJB— Maude⁴⁷ (@schumihoney) June 2, 2023
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And yet somehow Oscar manages to be even more awkward. Somehow they both make being awkward seem charming.
— Ty (@RSTomahawkty) June 3, 2023
He's just too good to be rookie
— soff (@personwhouknow) June 2, 2023
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In a sport driven by competition, can genuine friendships and moments of joy prevail?