Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Sergio Perez Calls for Respect Amid Booing of Lando Norris
Imagine Lando Norris is winning a lot of car races.
Sometimes, when he goes to get his trophy, some people in the crowd boo him, which means they are making loud, unhappy noises.
This happened at two races.
A famous driver named Sergio Perez said that even though fans can be very excited, they shouldn't be mean to the drivers who win.
He thinks everyone should be respectful.
Also, a person who works for another team, called Racing Bulls, was seen making a 'thumbs-down' sign at Lando during one of these trophy moments.
That team said that behavior is not okay and they talked to the employee about it.
Lando is currently leading the championship, which is like being in first place for the whole year.
Sergio Perez has asked Formula 1 fans to be respectful towards Lando Norris, who has been booed on podiums.
Norris has faced boos at the Mexico and Brazil Grand Prix races.
Perez stated that fan passion should not escalate into hostility or disrespect towards winners.
A Racing Bulls employee was observed making negative gestures towards Norris during his Brazil Grand Prix victory celebration.
Racing Bulls has stated that the employee's actions do not represent the team's values and have been handled internally.
- Who
- Sergio Perez (driver) and Lando Norris (driver)
- What
- Sergio Perez urged Formula 1 fans to show respect towards Lando Norris after Norris was booed on podiums, and addressed an incident where a Racing Bulls employee appeared to encourage booing.
- When
- Following the Mexico and Brazil Grand Prix races, with comments made around November 12, 2025.
- Where
- Mexico and Brazil Grand Prix circuits, with comments made from Silverstone.
- Why
- To promote sportsmanship and respect within the highly competitive Formula 1 championship.
Fans Booing Lando Norris
Sergio Perez's Stance
Fan Behavior During Podium Celebrations
Fans Booing Lando Norris
Some fans have booed Lando Norris during podium celebrations at recent races in Mexico and Brazil.
Sergio Perez's Stance
Sergio Perez believes that while fan passion is vital, it should not cross into hostility or disrespect towards a race winner.
- Driver
- Lando Norris
- Boos Occurred
- Mexico Grand Prix and Brazil Grand Prix podiums
- Commentator on Booing
- Sergio Perez
- Racing Bulls Employee Incident
- Seen giving thumbs-down gestures during Norris's Brazil GP win celebration.
- Norris's Championship Lead
- 24 points over Oscar Piastri