Lando Norris requested F1 rival ‘are you able to w**ok but’ after breaking wrists
Lando Norris cheekily requested Lance Stroll “can you w**k yet” after the Canadian racer broke each his wrists in a motorcycle crash.
This dialog was revealed within the newest season of Netflix’s Drive to Survive, earlier than Stroll’s spectacular drive on the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix the place he completed in P6. Stroll had been biking on vacation when he had an accident, leading to two damaged wrists and a damaged toe. This meant he needed to miss pre-season testing, with Formula Two champion Felipe Drugovich stepping in.
Luckily for Aston Martin, the 25-year-old was match sufficient to race on the season opener in Bahrain, regardless of complaining about ache all through the weekend. His P6 end was spectacular, beating Mercedes star George Russell.
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The entire story was featured within the first episode of season six of Netflix’s Drive to Survive present, as per the Express. Fans acquired to see behind-the-scenes footage of Stroll’s restoration journey, in addition to some cheeky feedback from McLaren’s Norris.
Chatting with Stroll on the Sakhir International Circuit, Norris, 24, requested: “How are you?” Stroll promptly replied: “I’m getting there,” earlier than the McLaren driver adopted up his harmless opener with the query: “Can you w**k yet?”
This was when Carlos Sainz chimed in, stating: “He can drive F1 [cars], I guess he can w**k!” Stroll was clearly stunned by the crude jokes, maintaining issues family-friendly in his response. “I save all my energy for the car, you know,” he replied.
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There was no repeat of Stroll’s off-track struggles when 2024 pre-season testing rolled round with the Montreal-born driver match and prepared for a make-or-break marketing campaign. The 26 12 months outdated held onto his seat regardless of his struggles final 12 months however wants to point out an enchancment this season.
“My apartment is stacked with pillows and I’m not allowed to leave,” he joked about his pre-season preparations. “I’m allowed to go running. No one’s told me this, but I think we live and we learn every day. I’m running, I’m watching my step while I run.
“No ankle twisting none of that humorous enterprise, simply operating in a straight stride! I’m taking care of my limbs and I wish to get to Bahrain testing this 12 months, in order that’s the sport plan.”
