Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer landed himself in hot water after publicly applauding British racing ace Lando Norris for his first-ever Formula 1 World Championship win. Taking to social media, Starmer hailed Norris as “Britain’s new F1 champion,” calling his season “unbelievable” and “so well deserved.”
PM’s Appearance at McLaren Bash Slams the Brakes on Celebrations
But the PM’s visit to a McLaren staff gathering in Surrey on Monday didn’t go down well. Critics accused Starmer of crashing the party and soaking up glory he hadn’t earned. One commenter branded him “the ultimate buzz killer” for throwing a dampener over the festive mood.
Speaking at the event, Starmer reflected on Norris’s tearful post-race interview. “It’s amazing to be here the day after Lando won yesterday,” he said. “I hope you’ve all got a smile on your faces because that interview with him afterwards—very emotional—was something special.”
The star was visibly moved after the race, breaking down in tears during his post-race interview and paying heartfelt thanks to his parents for their unwavering support.
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