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    Lando Norris celebrated first F1 win with 24-hour bender partying with Verstappen before playing at iconic golf course

    LANDO NORRIS toasted his Miami win with a whirlwind 24-hour bender which included two rounds of golf at Augusta.It was the McLaren driver’s first-ever Formula 1 victory after 110 attempts as he beat reigning world champ Max Verstappen in the process.Lando Norris celebrated his maiden F1 win in styleCredit: GettyNorris revealed how he partied with Max VerstappenCredit: SplashHe then headed to Augusta for two rounds of golfCredit: GettyNorris partied hard with pal Verstappen in Miami on Sunday night before jetting off to the home of the Masters.He then flew back to the UK for another round of golf with McLaren chief Zak Brown.Ahead of the Imola Grand Prix practice today, Norris, 24, said: “I went to see the team and everyone was having a drink and a good time which was allowed and accepted.”I then went to have even more fun with some friends. READ MORE IN F1″And I went from there to Augusta and played Augusta twice.”I woke on Tuesday morning and the first time I slept was on Monday night, so it was a long couple of days but it was all worth it.”Norris, who lives in Monaco, joked that his Miami win meant that fans recognised him and helped push his classic Lamborghini car when it broke down.He added: “I had a problem with my Miura. Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I couldn’t start it but then fans recognised me and they pushed my car and bump started it down the hill.”It was mega, maybe if I didn’t win the race they wouldn’t have noticed me and started it! Those are the perks in life.”F1 star Lando Norris needed a bump start from fans when his vintage £1.5million Lamborghini ground to a halt🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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    My dad was a footballer who scored against Man Utd in Champions League – I’m making my own way playing at The Masters

    FROM scoring Champions League goals to teeing off at The Masters – there are sports genes in the Pavon family.Michel Pavon is a former French footballer, who played for the likes of Toulouse and Bordeaux.Michel Pavon’s son is playing at The MastersCredit: EPAPavon Snr [right] played for Bordeaux and scored versus Man UtdCredit: EPAHis son Matthieu Pavon is a pro golferCredit: GettyThe 55-year-old made 378 Ligue 1 appearances during his lengthy career and won the division title in 1999.Pavon Sr also starred in the Champions League for Bordeaux and scored against Manchester United in a 2-1 defeat 24 years ago.The midfielder found the back of the net against Sir Alex Ferguson’s iconic Treble-winning side from distance after poor goalkeeping from Raimond van der Gouw.After hanging up his boots, he went on to manage Bordeaux for two seasons from 2003.READ MORE IN GOLFPavon Sr married golf coach Beatrice, with the couple’s son choosing the fairway over the football pitch.And Matthieu is now competing at The Masters.Pavon Jr is the current world No25 and he secured his maiden PGA Tour title at the Farmers Insurance Open earlier this year.It was the first event won by a Frenchman since 1907.Most read in GolfCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe 31-year-old makes his debut at Augusta this year, having made just two appearances at majors before.And it turns out that the Pavon family have even more links to sport as granddad Ignacio Pavon was a footballer for Marseille in the 1960s.Eight ways you can play golf at the Augusta National course that hosts MastersMASTERS 2024 LIVE More