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Norris opens up on death threats and 'horrific' social media abuse

Article To news overview © XPB Lando Norris has revealed that he has received death threats and abuse online. The McLaren driver is popular with fans across the globe, and has been credited by some with bringing in a younger audience to F1 given his use of social media platforms. However, Norris admits that his fame has come with a negative side. "I get death threats every now and then," Norris told British newspaper The Independent. "Most people do. Not enough gets done and it is tough. "If I had seen the threats when I started in 2019, it would have had more effect, but now I understand when you have to laugh – not laugh at a death threat – but laugh at the silly...
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