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Norris left amazing thank you gift to end ‘surreal’ night at hotel
The F1 title celebrations of Lando Norris were extraordinary and culminated with a remarkable thank-you gesture from the new champion last season. With the number one boldly displayed on his papaya car, Norris begins the 2026 season as the reigning champion following his title win in Abu Dhabi last December. Further celebrations included a party thrown by the British star to show appreciation for all those instrumental in his journey to becoming an F1 world champion. Among the attendees at the celebration were his father, mother, and McLaren CEO Zak Brown, along with his childhood go-karting coach Rob Dodds. Dodds, speaking to BBC Radio Somerset, recounted the emotional evening at a hotel in Surrey where he received a signed crash helmet from Norris, commemorating their shared journey to F1 success. The coach expressed gratitude for the heartfelt gift and described the touching moments shared at the celebration with Norris, his family, and Brown.
