F1 star Max Verstappen hits out at 'IDIOTS' over Lando Norris relationship

Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Qatar, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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Verstappen hits out at 'IDIOTS' over Norris relationship

Max Verstappen was challenged by his rivals in 2024

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Monday 30 December 2024 02:00

Max Verstappen has hit out at 'idiots' creating controversy where none truly exists.

The Dutchman beat out Lando Norris to win his fourth straight Formula 1 drivers' title, with the two clashing multiple times on track and expressing frustration over team radio.

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As Norris edged closer to Verstappen in the championship standings, the pair increasingly became entangled in on track battles, with controversy arising between the pair in Austria, Austin and Mexico.

The latter of these races saw Verstappen slammed with a 20-second time penalty for his racing tactics against Norris, where he forced the McLaren star wide.

Max Verstappen came under fire for his racing tactics in 2024

Lando Norris chased Max Verstappen for the title this year

Verstappen addresses F1 rivalry with Norris

Whilst some were concerned that their on-track rivalry would destroy their friendship, Verstappen has since clarified that their relationship was good, and claimed that ‘idiots’ on social media tend to make these things worse.