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The bond between McLaren F1 teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris is strengthening, and it’s not just on the track. The camaraderie is spilling over into their off-track antics, with Piastri recently echoing Norris’s iconic race weekend shenanigans. This playful imitation has fans eagerly anticipating what comes next in this flourishing bromance.

The McLaren F1 Instagram page recently shared a video edit featuring Oscar Piastri. In the video, Piastri is heard uttering the phrase “It’s Friday then,” a line that has become synonymous with Norris. This phrase is not just a casual statement about the day of the week; it’s a nod to a song that Norris once sang over the team radio, turning it into an iconic moment in the McLaren team’s history.

 

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During a race weekend in 2020, Norris sang a song that gave birth to the iconic phrase “It’s Friday then.” This moment was captured and widely shared among enthusiastic fans. The song, and Norris’s rendition of it, has since become a symbol of the team’s camaraderie and light-hearted approach to the high-pressure world of Formula 1 racing. By repeating this phrase, Piastri is not just mimicking his teammate; he’s embracing the team’s ethos and showing his alignment with Norris’s approach to racing.

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This playful imitation by Piastri is a testament to the growing bond between him and Norris. It’s not just about the racing; it’s about the shared experiences and the camaraderie that is clearly developing between the two. Now, let’s delve deeper into this bromance and its impact on the team.

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Lando Norris, known for his sense of humor and connection with pop culture, has once again amused fans with his radio check shenanigans. At the 2020 Tuscan GP in Mugello, during a radio check, while driving his McLaren car, Norris chose to sing “it’s Friday then,” a line from a viral video by content creator Mufasa. Not only did fans love this unexpected moment of levity, but it also captured the attention of BBC Radio’s Greg James.

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A McLaren insider once shared that the BBC’s The Lockdown Awards in 2020 selected Norris’s unforgettable radio check moment as the Unexpected Sports Moment Of The Year due to its memorability. Back then, some fans even suggested that Norris could take over the job of a radio announcer, given his humor and engaging personality. Fast forward to the 2023 British GP weekend, and this moment sees a resurgence as Piastri is caught repeating the phrase.

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Their bond, both on and off the track, is proving to be a winning formula for McLaren. As they continue to drive each other forward, the world of Formula 1 eagerly watches to see what this dynamic duo will do next.

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