Norris escapes injury after bottle smashing on São Paulo podium

Lando Norris was not injured after smashing a champagne bottle on the podium at the São Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos. The McLaren driver, who won the race, was left holding only the neck of the bottle, and champagne sprayed into his eyes, temporarily blinding him. He then stepped into the path of a cold-spark machine, with sparks catching his face and ear.

The incident has prompted David Coulthard to call for change. Speaking on the Up to Speed podcast, the former Red Bull driver criticised Norris's habit of banging the bottle, saying he is very lucky. Coulthard also said the FIA should examine the podium setup to check for anything that could sparkle into a driver's eye.