Lando Norris was given a surprisingly hostile reception after his victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday when F1 fans booed the McLaren star.

Starting on pole, Norris maintained his composure and eased to a 30-second victory over second-placed Charles Leclerc, with title rival Max Verstappen rounding out the podium.

Norris now has a lead in the F1 world championship for the first time since April, edging Oscar Piastri by one point in the standings with four races remaining.

There was confusion surrounding the emotions swirling around the paddock and the reputation of Norris, with Sky F1 pundit Jamie Chadwick, a three-time W Series champion, left irate at the reaction, stating: “I hate it, I hate booing for anyone. That needs to be applauded, not booed.”

While former F

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