The end result could've been seriously damaging for the Brit.

Lando Norris confirmed he did not suffer any injuries after a chaotic podium celebration following his victory at the 2026 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Norris shattered his champagne bottle on the podium floor attempting his signature trick and subsequently caught sparks from a sparkler to the face, raising health concerns among spectators.
In a video released by McLaren, Norris reassured fans that his hand was completely fine despite the broken bottle. The British driver took victory in Brazil ahead of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after starting on pole position in challenging, rain-affected race conditions.
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