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Lando Norris’ friend calls out parasocial F1 fans
Lando Norris’ close friend and business partner, Max Fewtrell, has spoken out against the unacceptable behavior of F1 fans, urging them to reconsider their approach to the sport in 2026. Fewtrell, who is also the managing partner of Norris’ content and lifestyle apparel company Quadrant, has been friends with Norris since their early karting days. Despite his own racing background, Fewtrell believes that fans should not harass drivers like Norris on social media.
Following Norris’ 2025 championship win, some fans crossed the line by personally critiquing Norris’ friends and invading their privacy during the off-season. Fewtrell’s girlfriend had to edit a social media post to remove Norris due to a sponsorship issue, which led to unwarranted criticism from fans. Fewtrell emphasized that fans should respect drivers’ privacy and not interfere in their personal lives.
The incident showed a disturbing trend among some fans of crossing boundaries and intruding on the lives of F1 drivers and their close circle. Fewtrell advised fans to focus on spreading positivity and not get caught up in irrelevant aspects of drivers’ personal lives. He highlighted the need for fans to maintain boundaries and avoid jeopardizing the future of F1’s social media presence with inappropriate behavior.
