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F1 News: Lando Norris Defends Reporter After Rude Remark - "Who Are You?"

Lando Norris jumps to a reporter's defence ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.

Lydia Mee

F1 News: Lando Norris Defends Reporter After Rude Remark - "Who Are You?"
F1 News: Lando Norris Defends Reporter After Rude Remark - "Who Are You?" /

Lando Norris jumped to reporter Mariana Becker's defence during an interview in the TV pen ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. 

The Belgian-British driver was speaking to Becker and commended her for asking a brilliant question saying, "good question, you ask the best questions here, well done". Another journalist next to Becker butted in calling the driver "one hell of a liar". However, Norris failed to see the funny side of it and jumped to Becker's defence. 

Lando Norris - McLaren

Norris responded: "I'm not... woah." Then snubbed the other journalist by saying, "who are you?"

The moment has, unsurprisingly, made it's way to social media. A fan account for the driver shared a video with the caption:

"Lando defended Mariana Becker from another rude reporter in the media pen today… no words"

One fan commented agreeing that Becker's question was worth commending. They wrote:

"That reporter needs to get a grip. Mariana asked a really good question too"

Another fan felt that the other reporter was just trying to be funny in the situation but it fell flat with the driver. They commented:

"I mean I feel like it was supposed to be a joke? Landed poorly but certainly gives off the idea that it was lighthearted"

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Someone else agreed with Norris' response and that he should have stood up for Becker. They wrote:

"Great job Lando!! Stood up to that other reporter and defended the woman well!! My respect for you has risen"

Another fan was particularly outraged, writing:

"What the hell is WRONG with people?? Lando should refuse to do media with that outfit and when asked why, shame them publicly."

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Lydia Mee
LYDIA MEE

Lydia is the lead editor of F1 editorial. After following the sport for several years, she was finally able to attend the British Grand Prix in person in 2017. Since then, she's been addicted to not only the racing, but the atmosphere the fans bring to each event. She's a strong advocate for women in motorsport and a more diverse industry. 

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