In an unexpected turn of events, McLaren’s Lando Norris will be arriving late to pre-season testing in Bahrain not due to travel issues or technical delays, but because of an encounter with a particularly stubborn bridge troll. Reports indicate that Norris, on his way to the airport, was stopped by the mythical creature, who refused to let him pass until he successfully answered three riddles. Unfortunately for the young British driver, his quick thinking on the track did not translate to riddle-solving prowess, leaving him stranded in a battle of wits he could not win.
Sources close to the situation say Norris attempted to negotiate with the troll using McLaren merchandise, race-used gloves, and even a paddock pass, but the creature remained unmoved, insisting on the sacred tradition of riddle-solving. Despite his best efforts, Norris reportedly stumbled on the final question something involving the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow and was forced to seek an alternate route to Bahrain.
McLaren has yet to release an official statement on how this will impact their pre-season preparations, but team engineers are said to be developing a high-downforce solution to help Norris “jump the bridge entirely next time.” Meanwhile, rival teams are closely monitoring the situation, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen allegedly brushing up on folklore trivia “just in case.”
As of now, Norris remains determined to make it to Bahrain as soon as possible. Whether he finally cracks the troll’s riddles or finds a more modern mode of travel remains to be seen. Stay tuned for further updates on this truly bizarre start to the 2025 F1 season.
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