Lando Norris under fire for sexist Twitch comment after Hungarian Grand Prix win
McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after qualifying in pole position in the Formula One Australian Grand Prix Qualifying at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne on March 15. PHOTO: REUTERS
Formula 1 star Lando Norris is facing backlash after making a sexist remark during a Twitch stream, sparking disappointment from fans who previously praised him for his feminist stance. The controversy follows his recent victory at the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix, adding to the public scrutiny.
The comment came during a stream hosted by British motorsport driver Max Fewtrell, where Norris, using a private account under the handle "undercoverbobinski", remarked in the chat, “they in the right part of the house tbh,” referring to Fewtrell’s girlfriend and her friend being in the kitchen. A screenshot of the message quickly went viral, prompting widespread criticism. Many users labeled the comment as misogynistic and out of step with Norris’s previously progressive image.
lando norris talking about how women should be in the kitchen brother you are about to deliver a generational stinker so bad you’ll be flipping burgers too by the end of it
Fans expressed outrage online. One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “Lando Norris talking about how women should be in the kitchen… brother, you’re about to deliver a generational stinker so bad you’ll be flipping burgers too.” Another added, “F1 Twitter acting surprised that Lando Norris is a misogynist... his entire persona reeks of performative feminism.”
F1 twt acting surprised that Lando Norris is a misogynistic pig that speaks about women like they're objects and refers to them as sex positions.. cmon now his entire persona reeks performative feminist who will turn his back on you the second you stop benefitting him
— dalina ♡ (@justdalina) August 3, 2025Now wait a minute
Is this the "Lando Norris, victim of misogyny who has feminine energy" who just said: women belong in the kitchen? 🤡
I wonder how his deranged fans are gonna make him the victim in this situation too 💀 pic.twitter.com/xtmM92ppijThe controversy emerged just after Norris’s win at the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 3, where he held off teammate Oscar Piastri to secure first place for McLaren. The victory was seen as a highlight of his 2025 season, but the timing of the controversy has overshadowed the celebration.
As of now, Norris has not issued a public response. Fans remain divided, with many questioning the authenticity of his previously held image as one of the more progressive figures in Formula 1.