LANDO NORRIS has played down fears after walking into fireworks at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

The 26-year-old McLaren driver shockingly walked into the pyrotechnics while standing on top of the Formula 1 podium after winning on Sunday.

He was left confused after his champagne bottle smashed during his trademark spike celebration while celebrating his victory at Interlagos.

Norris was then seen quickly grabbing his ear before being blasted in the face with more champagne by Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar.

The driver has recounted the bizarre comedy of errors on Twitch, explaining that he had not deliberately walked into the sparkler.

Norris said: “My ear’s fine. Thanks for asking! The problem is, everyone’s like, why do you walk into it? It’s because I got sprayed with champagne in my eyes, so then I couldn’t see anything.

“I didn’t know where I was going. I don’t think people realise how much it hurts and stings having the champagne in your eyes.”

Fortunately, the 2025 F1 world champion was left otherwise unharmed as he walked into a cold spark gun.

Norris continued: “I didn’t know where I was moving, and all of a sudden, it just gets pretty warm on my ear. I couldn’t see it, so I just felt it, though. I was already in shock that my bottle broke for the first time in my life.”

McLaren boss Andrea Stella also addressed fears about Norris’ wellbeing after the race.

Stella said: “I have not talked to him. I have not checked, but I understand he is all right.”

The victory marked Norris’ fourth of the season, having previously clinched wins at the Hungarian, Dutch, and Spanish Grands Prix.

But this was not enough to defend his title as 20-year-old Mercedes tyro Kimi Antonelli clinched his first Drivers’ World Championship in just his second season last week.

The Silver Arrows have also already sealed the Constructors’ Championship, with F1 heading to Las Vegas in two weeks’ time.