{"id":1954953,"date":"2026-05-25T15:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954953"},"modified":"2026-05-25T15:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:12:10","slug":"lando-norris-jets-in-for-indy-500-celebrations-with-daniel-ricciardo-after-brutal-f1-canadian-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954953","title":{"rendered":"Lando Norris jets in for Indy 500 celebrations with Daniel Ricciardo after brutal F1 Canadian GP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Lando Norris jets in for Indy 500 celebrations with Daniel Ricciardo after brutal F1 Canadian GP<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Lando Norris hung out with Daniel Ricciardo at the Indy 500 after a brutal Canadian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-25T16:12:10+01:00\">25 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris retired from the Canadian Grand Prix<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris quickly put the disappointment of a bruising Canadian Grand Prix behind him by joining in with celebrations after the Indy 500.<\/p>\n<p>Norris had a day to forget in Montreal after McLaren\u2019s decision to gamble by starting the race on intermediate tyres backfired, before he was later forced to retire with gearbox trouble on a day the reigning world champion team scored zero points.<\/p>\n<p>The Briton wasted no time wallowing on the miserable end to the weekend and jetted off to Indianapolis, where he met up with friends including former McLaren F1 team-mate Daniel Ricciardo and IndyCar driver Conor Daly to take part in post-race celebrations after the Indy 500.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris hung out with Ricciardo and Daly<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Norris made the trip to hang out with Daly and Ricciardo, a story on Daly\u2019s Instagram account revealed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cJust a couple guys celebrating the Indy500 @DanielRicciardo @Lando,\u201d Daly, who crossed the line 12th in the 110th running of the Indy 500 at the world-famous Brickyard.<\/p>\n<p>The race was won by Felix Rosenqvist after the closest finish in Indy 500 history following a dramatic last-lap battle for glory.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-256d21306acea8ea6c4bd3867fd97751821d89be5a560dd1a43dc4bb5bf5bb1d\">  Why McLaren made its bold Canada F1 tyre choice, and why it looked worse than it was   George Russell ends Kimi Antonelli\u2019s pole streak at F1 Canadian GP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Rosenqvist took his maiden Indy 500 win by just 0.0232 seconds after passing David Malukas on the drag to the line.<\/p>\n<p>The race featured 70 lead changes in total, a record for the event which is dubbed \u2018greatest spectacle in racing\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>It was an 800-mile trip from Montreal to Indianapolis for Norris, while Ricciardo was enjoying his first Indy 500 as a fan.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1c7938212d0a77b4fe149d4c93bda52b9ac63ee312c519da942070fb1c92e6b1\">  2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Full qualifying results   &#8216;What they need to do&#8217; &#8211; Lando Norris weighs in on Mercedes battle he took advantage of <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Norris defends McLaren tyre gamble\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the disappointment, Norris defended McLaren\u2019s strategy, insisting there was logic behind the call.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Probably just on the warm-up lap, I think the rain already stopped a little bit by then, so, yeah, it was the wrong decision in hindsight,\u201d Norris admitted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObviously, it was good for a lap and kept me out of trouble, and so easily things could have happened behind, and I would have looked much better, but it was the wrong decision in the end.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But I don&#8217;t think through any bad decision-making. There were valid reasons for doing what we did. I&#8217;m happy we went for something and stuck to it. It doesn&#8217;t work out sometimes, that&#8217;s the way it is, so we take it on the chin, and we learn from it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris, McLaren Racing, 2026 Canadian GP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Norris took the lead at the start but had to make an early pit stop as the track dried out following pre-race rain showers and plummeted down the order.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I just had a lot more grip, as simple as that, honestly,&#8221; Norris said of his start. &#8220;It shows how slippery it was for them in the beginning, and I had a two-second gap after one lap, so it wasn&#8217;t like it was stupid to be on that tyre&#8230; It was just drying out, and of course, when they got a bit of temperature into the tyres, it worked out for them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Like 1% more rain or a few little bits of drizzle here or there, and it really would have suited us a lot more. So, that happens sometimes and nothing really went our way today. I don&#8217;t think our pace was going to be exceptional either way with the temperatures we had, and we ended with a DNF, so just a bit unlucky.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The retirement leaves Norris fifth in the championship with 58 points. He is already 73 points behind Andrea Kimi Antonelli after five rounds.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Lando Norris<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Daniel Ricciardo<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Indianapolis Motor Speedway<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">McLaren<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">IndyCar<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Kimi Antonelli takes control in tense F1 title fight, but flaws exposed<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411789_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-2ca8298826c632435cfcdc73a3cbee6d9b4d78d8f22611427b6d60d190ff4cb7\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. Often reporting on the action from the ground, Lewis tells the stories of the people who matter in the sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-bc1967971cf5d8a2a2cb5e224c9ce33496b3724709ee70870a8ba0ed7da78c0d\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>George Russell wins Canada sprint as Mercedes fight has first flashpoint<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1779554251\"> 23\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1410778_hires_0.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Antonelli takes to the grass after his skirmish with Russell\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Starting grid for the F1 Canada sprint with four drivers going from pit lane<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1779550241\"> 23\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1410566_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Russell has two previous poles in Canada \" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Red Bull doubles down on surprise Gianpiero Lambiase McLaren claim<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1779530400\"> 23\/05\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1393607_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Gianpiero Lambiase in the F1 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data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Lando Norris hung out with Daniel Ricciardo at the Indy 500 after a brutal Canadian Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris quickly put the disappointment of a bruising Canadian Grand Prix behind him by joining in with celebrations after the Indy 500.<\/p>\n<p>Norris had a day to forget in Montreal after McLaren\u2019s decision to gamble by starting the race on intermediate tyres backfired, before he was later forced to retire with gearbox trouble on a day the reigning world champion team scored zero points.<\/p>\n<p>The Briton wasted no time wallowing on the miserable end to the weekend and jetted off to Indianapolis, where he met up with friends including former McLaren F1 team-mate Daniel Ricciardo and IndyCar driver Conor Daly to take part in post-race celebrations after the Indy 500.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris hung out with Ricciardo and Daly<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Norris made the trip to hang out with Daly and Ricciardo, a story on Daly\u2019s Instagram account revealed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cJust a couple guys celebrating the Indy500 @DanielRicciardo @Lando,\u201d Daly, who crossed the line 12th in the 110th running of the Indy 500 at the world-famous Brickyard.<\/p>\n<p>The race was won by Felix Rosenqvist after the closest finish in Indy 500 history following a dramatic last-lap battle for glory.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-256d21306acea8ea6c4bd3867fd97751821d89be5a560dd1a43dc4bb5bf5bb1d\">  Why McLaren made its bold Canada F1 tyre choice, and why it looked worse than it was   George Russell ends Kimi Antonelli\u2019s pole streak at F1 Canadian GP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Rosenqvist took his maiden Indy 500 win by just 0.0232 seconds after passing David Malukas on the drag to the line.<\/p>\n<p>The race featured 70 lead changes in total, a record for the event which is dubbed \u2018greatest spectacle in racing\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>It was an 800-mile trip from Montreal to Indianapolis for Norris, while Ricciardo was enjoying his first Indy 500 as a fan.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1c7938212d0a77b4fe149d4c93bda52b9ac63ee312c519da942070fb1c92e6b1\">  2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Full qualifying results   &#8216;What they need to do&#8217; &#8211; Lando Norris weighs in on Mercedes battle he took advantage of <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Norris defends McLaren tyre gamble\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the disappointment, Norris defended McLaren\u2019s strategy, insisting there was logic behind the call.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Probably just on the warm-up lap, I think the rain already stopped a little bit by then, so, yeah, it was the wrong decision in hindsight,\u201d Norris admitted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObviously, it was good for a lap and kept me out of trouble, and so easily things could have happened behind, and I would have looked much better, but it was the wrong decision in the end.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But I don&#8217;t think through any bad decision-making. There were valid reasons for doing what we did. I&#8217;m happy we went for something and stuck to it. It doesn&#8217;t work out sometimes, that&#8217;s the way it is, so we take it on the chin, and we learn from it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris, McLaren Racing, 2026 Canadian GP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Norris took the lead at the start but had to make an early pit stop as the track dried out following pre-race rain showers and plummeted down the order.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I just had a lot more grip, as simple as that, honestly,&#8221; Norris said of his start. &#8220;It shows how slippery it was for them in the beginning, and I had a two-second gap after one lap, so it wasn&#8217;t like it was stupid to be on that tyre&#8230; It was just drying out, and of course, when they got a bit of temperature into the tyres, it worked out for them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Like 1% more rain or a few little bits of drizzle here or there, and it really would have suited us a lot more. So, that happens sometimes and nothing really went our way today. I don&#8217;t think our pace was going to be exceptional either way with the temperatures we had, and we ended with a DNF, so just a bit unlucky.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The retirement leaves Norris fifth in the championship with 58 points. He is already 73 points behind Andrea Kimi Antonelli after five rounds.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris quickly put the disappointment of a bruising Canadian Grand Prix behind him by joining in with celebrations after the Indy 500.<\/p>\n<p>Norris had a day to forget in Montreal after McLaren\u2019s decision to gamble by starting the race on intermediate tyres backfired, before he was later forced to retire with gearbox trouble on a day the reigning world champion team scored zero points.<\/p>\n<p>The Briton wasted no time wallowing on the miserable end to the weekend and jetted off to Indianapolis, where he met up with friends including former McLaren F1 team-mate Daniel Ricciardo and IndyCar driver Conor Daly to take part in post-race celebrations after the Indy 500.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_6994.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Norris hung out with Ricciardo and Daly<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Norris made the trip to hang out with Daly and Ricciardo, a story on Daly\u2019s Instagram account revealed.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cJust a couple guys celebrating the Indy500 @DanielRicciardo @Lando,\u201d Daly, who crossed the line 12th in the 110th running of the Indy 500 at the world-famous Brickyard.<\/p>\n<p>The race was won by Felix Rosenqvist after the closest finish in Indy 500 history following a dramatic last-lap battle for glory.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-256d21306acea8ea6c4bd3867fd97751821d89be5a560dd1a43dc4bb5bf5bb1d\">  Why McLaren made its bold Canada F1 tyre choice, and why it looked worse than it was   George Russell ends Kimi Antonelli\u2019s pole streak at F1 Canadian GP <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Rosenqvist took his maiden Indy 500 win by just 0.0232 seconds after passing David Malukas on the drag to the line.<\/p>\n<p>The race featured 70 lead changes in total, a record for the event which is dubbed \u2018greatest spectacle in racing\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>It was an 800-mile trip from Montreal to Indianapolis for Norris, while Ricciardo was enjoying his first Indy 500 as a fan.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-1c7938212d0a77b4fe149d4c93bda52b9ac63ee312c519da942070fb1c92e6b1\">  2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Full qualifying results   &#8216;What they need to do&#8217; &#8211; Lando Norris weighs in on Mercedes battle he took advantage of <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>Norris defends McLaren tyre gamble\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the disappointment, Norris defended McLaren\u2019s strategy, insisting there was logic behind the call.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Probably just on the warm-up lap, I think the rain already stopped a little bit by then, so, yeah, it was the wrong decision in hindsight,\u201d Norris admitted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObviously, it was good for a lap and kept me out of trouble, and so easily things could have happened behind, and I would have looked much better, but it was the wrong decision in the end.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;But I don&#8217;t think through any bad decision-making. There were valid reasons for doing what we did. I&#8217;m happy we went for something and stuck to it. It doesn&#8217;t work out sometimes, that&#8217;s the way it is, so we take it on the chin, and we learn from it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411723_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Lando Norris, McLaren Racing, 2026 Canadian GP<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Norris took the lead at the start but had to make an early pit stop as the track dried out following pre-race rain showers and plummeted down the order.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I just had a lot more grip, as simple as that, honestly,&#8221; Norris said of his start. &#8220;It shows how slippery it was for them in the beginning, and I had a two-second gap after one lap, so it wasn&#8217;t like it was stupid to be on that tyre&#8230; It was just drying out, and of course, when they got a bit of temperature into the tyres, it worked out for them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Like 1% more rain or a few little bits of drizzle here or there, and it really would have suited us a lot more. So, that happens sometimes and nothing really went our way today. I don&#8217;t think our pace was going to be exceptional either way with the temperatures we had, and we ended with a DNF, so just a bit unlucky.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The retirement leaves Norris fifth in the championship with 58 points. He is already 73 points behind Andrea Kimi Antonelli after five rounds.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1096222\/1\/lando-norris-jets-indy-500-celebrations-daniel-ricciardo-after-brutal-f1-canadian&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/xpb_1411594_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Lando Norris jets in for Indy 500 celebrations with Daniel Ricciardo after brutal F1 Canadian GP Lando Norris hung out with Daniel Ricciardo at the Indy 500 after a brutal Canadian Grand Prix. 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