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Norris explains bizarre podium fireworks incident

Nov.10 Lando Norris has explained how he ended up walking directly into a blast of fireworks during his Brazilian GP podium celebrations, just moments after smashing his champagne bottle. The McLaren driver escaped injury despite sparks hitting his face and ear, prompting questions about why he appeared to walk straight into the display. Speaking on Twitch, Norris revealed he had been temporarily blinded by champagne. 'My ear's fine. Thanks for asking!' he said. 'The problem is, everyone's like, why did 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...
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