FORMULA 1 DRIVERS LANDO NORRIS AND OSCAR PIASTRI CONFIRM RELATIONSHIP FOLLOWING HEATHROW LUGGAGE MIX-UP
LONDON – Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and oscar Piastri have confirmed they are in a relationship, a progress stemming from an accidental luggage swap at Heathrow Airport. The pair,who race for McLaren,publicly acknowledged the romance following weeks of speculation fueled by frequent dinners and phone calls.
The story unfolded after Piastri mistakenly took NorrisS suitcase upon arriving in the UK. The incident, initially a source of minor frustration, led to increased communication as they arranged the luggage exchange. This sparked a series of dinners and calls, ultimately culminating in Piastri confessing his feelings during a meal at a restaurant.
“I want… us. Not just dinners or calls.I want everything with you,” Piastri reportedly told Norris, according to sources close to the couple.
Norris, initially caught off guard, responded with, “Wait-what?! Oscar!! At least brief me something first before you drop a bomb like that! You can’t just-ugh-you’re unfeasible!”
Piastri then initiated physical contact, resting his hand on Norris’s, and asking, “So… what about that? Be mine?”
Norris responded affirmatively, stating, “Bloody hell, Oscar, yeah-I’ll be yours. happy now?”
The pair sealed their relationship with a kiss in Norris’s car following dinner. Norris later joked, “Can’t believe I’m saying this but… thanks, suitcase.” Piastri echoed the sentiment,adding,”Never thought I’d be grateful for lost luggage either.”
Both drivers are contracted to McLaren for the 2024 formula 1 season. This marks a important personal development for both athletes as they navigate the pressures of the high-profile motorsport. The relationship has quickly become a topic of discussion amongst fans, with the story originating and gaining traction on platforms like Archive of Our Own under the tag “Baggage Claim” by author camomileas.