F1 drama is bursting lens: Lando Norris ’girlfriend Margarida Corceiro has set an ultimatum and made Max Verstappen ridiculous
The Formula 1 world is again in turmoil by a controversial statement that has clearly set the rivalry between McLaren driver Lando Norris and reigning world champion Max Verstappen. Margarida Corceiro, Norris’s girlfriend, recently stuck the wick in the powder barrel with an explosive remark about Verstappen. In an interview that went viral on social media, the Portuguese actress and model stated that Verstappen owes his successes mainly to “happiness and preference of the FIA”. She went one step further by claiming that if Norris had raced in the same era as Verstappen, the Dutchman would never have acclaimed a legend. These statements have detached a wave of reactions among fans and analysts, in which the tensions between McLaren and Red Bull have flared up.
Corceiro, a 22-year-old Portuguese with an impressive supporters of 2.1 million followers on Instagram, is no stranger in Formula 1 Paddock. Her relationship with Norris, who was officially confirmed in 2025 after speculation since 2023, has given her a prominent place in the spotlight. Earlier this year she was spotted in the Paddock during the Grand Prix of Monaco and Hungary, where she supported Norris during his victories. Her presence and charisma have made her an influential figure, not only in the fashion and entertainment world, but also within the Formula 1 community. Forbes Portugal even appointed her the most influential person on Instagram in her home country. Yet her recent statements about Verstappen have deposited her into a storm of controversy.
The words of Corceiro were aimed at Verstappens dominant position in sport. The Dutchman, who is still at the top of the championship in 2025, has achieved an unparalleled series of victories in recent years. Corceiro’s suggestion that his successes are mainly due to happiness and alleged batch of the FIA, the international motorsport federation, was seen by many as a direct attack on his estate. She continued by saying that Norris, who booked his first Grand Prix victories in 2025 in Monaco and Hungary, would have been superior in a level playing field. These statements went as an ongoing fire about social media, with fans who defended both Norris and Verstappen in heated discussions.
But Verstappen did not just let himself be hit. In a short but powerful reaction via a message on X, he silent Corceiro with just seven words: “Let my results speak for himself.” This modest but self -assured response was widely praised for its simplicity and effectiveness. Fans praised Verstappen for his ability to rise above provocation, while at the same time he underlined his status as one of the largest drivers in Formula 1 history. The reaction emphasized his focus on performance on the circuit, where he again showed this season why he is the man to beat.
The controversy comes at a time when the battle between Norris and Verstappen on the track becomes increasingly intense. Norris developed into a serious competitor in 2025, with several victories and a strong position in the championship. The rivalry between McLaren and Red Bull is not only sporty, but now also gets a personal dimension by Corceiro’s statements. Some speculate that her words were a conscious attempt to bring Verstappen mentally out of balance, while others believe it was an expression of frustration about Red Bull’s dominance. Anyway, the Formula 1 community is full of speculation about how this verbal struggle will influence the dynamics on the circuit.
While the season is progressing, the question remains whether Corceiro’s comments will have a lasting impact. For the time being, Verstappen seems unaffected, focused on his hunt for a new world title. Norris, on the other hand, seems determined to prove that he can challenge the Dutchman, both on and outside the circuit. Corceiro’s involvement has focused on her relationship with Norris, where fans are curious whether she will play a lasting role in the paddock. For now her statement has added an extra low drama to an already exciting Formula 1 season, and the world is waiting for how this story will unfold.
