Lando Norris Reignites 2021 F1 Title Debate With Subtle Verstappen Dig: 'Should’ve Been Eight'

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Norris Reignites F1 Title Debate With Sly Dig At Verstappen: 'Should've Been Eight'

Lando Norris takes a sly dig at Max Verstappen (AFP)

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News18•24-02-2026, 20:37

Norris Reignites F1 Title Debate With Sly Dig At Verstappen: 'Should've Been Eight'

•Lando Norris, fresh off his 2025 World Championship win, made a controversial comment about Lewis Hamilton's F1 titles.
•Norris stated Hamilton 'should have been eight-time' champion, referencing the disputed 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
•The 2021 race saw a late safety car decision by Michael Masi, allowing Verstappen to overtake Hamilton on the final lap.
•Hamilton was on track for his eighth title before the safety car incident, which led to Verstappen's first championship.
•This isn't the first time Norris has hinted at Hamilton being an eight-time champion, previously doing so in a livestream.

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