At the Mexican Grand Prix, Lando Norris did not go unnoticed as he faced boos both during interviews and on the podium. The reaction was curious and unexpected for the new championship leader, met with a noticeably colder atmosphere than usual. According to local media, however, the explanation is simple: the Mexican fans haven’t forgotten what happened in Monza.
The Monza incident still lingers
Several Mexican news outlets reported that many fans still consider Norris’ gain over Oscar Piastri during the Italian Grand Prix “unfair.” During that weekend, the Australian lost three crucial points to his teammate due to a strategic McLaren decision following a botched pit stop. For a segment of the South American public, that “team move” was seen as a real sporting injustice against Oscar Piastri, who is now trailing in the standings by a margin that could prove decisive in the title fight.
Fans want Norris to “return the three points”
Local media suggest that the boos send a clear message: Mexican fans would like Norris to symbolically “give back” those three points to his teammate. While purely symbolic, it highlights how the internal McLaren battle has become emotional and divisive, even for the fans. Lando Norris’ victory in Mexico City, therefore, comes with a bitter aftertaste: a controversy that continues to follow him far beyond Europe.
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