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“That’s Him in Real Life”: Lando Norris’ Colleague Says F1 Driver Is Not Playing a Persona for Fans

Somin Bhattacharjee
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“That’s Him in Real Life”: Lando Norris’ Colleague Says F1 Driver Is Not Playing a Persona for Fans

Lando Norris works closely with some of the UK’s most popular social media personalities and content creators through his brand Quadrant. Aarava is one such entity, and he reveals that behind the scenes, Norris is just what fans see on their TVs.

On the Track Limits Podcast, Aarava, who has 780k plus subscribers on YouTube, spoke about working with Norris — a thought he considered unfathomable five years ago. When asked the kind of person Norris is, Aarava replied,

“He’s literally what you see… He’s so chilled out. He’s not like, putting on a face or whatever. Sometimes in interviews, people say he is being a bit cheeky. That’s him in real life.” 

Aarava’s comments suggest that Norris is his real self and does not put up a show for F1 fans. He is one of the most popular drivers, and is widely followed on social media. Collaborating with Quadrant’s creators further helps expand his audience to non-F1 followers.

However, at times, Norris craves peace. He wants to avoid the spotlight when it affects his personal life, something he has spoken about on multiple occasions.

Social media popularity developed trust issues in Norris

Norris sometimes struggles to cope with the fame that comes with being an F1 driver. Earlier this year, he narrated an incident about a photographer capturing a picture of him with a woman at Vigo Airport in Spain.

But what shocked Norris was the fact that not many knew about him being in the city at the time. He said,

“That picture was clearly from a tip-off. There’s no chance someone happened to be waiting there, in the middle of nowhere to take a picture.”

He told The Telegraph that he developed trust issues, and became wary of who he was sharing information with.

His relationship with ex-girlfriend Luisinha Oliveira would also be affected because of his strong social media fan following. Dealing with abuse and death threats hampered their private life, something which presumably contributed to their break-up.

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Formula 1 Editor Somin Bhattacharjee fell for the sport as well as Fernando Alonso on the same day — during the Spaniard’s thrilling victory at the German GP in 2010. Over the years, the passion magnified manyfold, and metamorphosed into a writing career in 2021. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. He has penned over 2,700 articles for TheSportsRush, presenting a diverse range — news reports, opinions, and exclusives. A true Tiffosi, Somin never gives up on a chance to defend the Ferrari boys as a fan. As a sports writer though, he remains objective to the core and relishes opportunities to follow and engage in dissecting the action during races. That’s where the real thrill lies for him. Beyond the racetrack, Somin plays different sports including soccer. He enjoys exploring other sporting events and proudly supports Spanish soccer club Real Madrid.

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