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Lando Norris was booed across the weekend in Mexico City, leaving Martin Brundle unsure why.
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle expressed astonishment at the negative reception Lando Norris faced during the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he was booed by the fans, especially at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Despite the hostile atmosphere, Norris dominated the race from pole position, winning with a huge lead and taking over the championship lead by a single point. The reasons for the backlash against Norris by Mexican fans were initially unclear, but reports later hinted at his controversial pit stop decision in Monza and critical comments made about Sergio Perez. Brundle admitted the situation was perplexing, but emphasized the importance of respecting fans’ opinions, even if they seem unfounded. He suggested that some misunderstandings might have fueled the animosity towards Norris in Mexico City, highlighting the intricate dynamics of F1 fandom.
