Daniel Ricciardo throws space hopper at Lando Norris as McLaren drivers take part in hilarious race

Daniel Ricciardo hits Lando Norris in the face with a space hopper as McLaren drivers take each other on in hilarious race at Silverstone

  • Daniel Ricciardo took on team-mate Lando Norris in hilarious space hopper race 
  • Ricciardo took an early lead and seemed set to secure victory at Silverstone 
  • Norris decided to cheat by picking up his space hopper and running 
  • Ricciardo threw his space hopper at Norris, with it hitting him in the face 

All eyes will be on the British Grand Prix this weekend, but before the serious business gets underway there was time for two drivers to have some fun.

McLaren team-mates Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris faced each other in a space hopper race organised by Sky Sports.

Ricciardo and Norris looked a little bewildered when they found out about the task, but they were still willing to give it a go.

Daniel Ricciardo threw a space hopper at team-mate Lando Norris during a hilarious race

Ricciardo responded after Norris had attempted to cheat by running to the finish line

Ricciardo responded after Norris had attempted to cheat by running to the finish line

Norris slipped just before the race started but he was able to continue.

Ricciardo took the lead early on and seemed on track to secure victory. 

However, Norris had other ideas and tried to cheat by running to the finish line after picking up his space hopper. 

The pair competed with each other in an entertaining race at Silverstone on Thursday

The pair competed with each other in an entertaining race at Silverstone on Thursday

Norris looked to be enjoying himself as the McLaren drivers had fun before this weekend's race

Norris looked to be enjoying himself as the McLaren drivers had fun before this weekend’s race

Norris said 'I can't see' with Ricciardo apologising while the pair continued to laugh

Norris said ‘I can’t see’ with Ricciardo apologising while the pair continued to laugh

Ricciardo noticed Norris’ actions and then threw his space hopper at his team-mate, with it hitting him in the face. 

The hilarious incident prompted laughter from both drivers as well as commentator David Croft.

Norris said ‘I can’t see’, with Ricciardo later apologising while laughing. Norris later posted a tweet joking about the incident.