Norris sends warning over latest Max Verstappen incident

Lando Norris has sent out a warning about Formula 1 rival Max Verstappen's driving style after another elbows-out performance at the Miami Grand Prix.

The pair clashed at the first corner in Miami, Verstappen's second first-corner incident in as many races, with Norris being forced off the track and down into sixth place.

That was due to a turn one incident in which Norris was pushed off-track, and had to take avoiding action with Verstappen's RB21 slipping around in the early stages.

In order to not hit the barriers, Norris had to head off the track, and that made him lose four positions, but he was able to work his way back up to second in the chaotic race.

His team-mate Oscar Piastri also spent several laps attempting to get past Verstappen, eventually doing so when the four-time world champion locked up into turn one, and Piastri sped off into the distance to claim his fourth win of the season.

In his post-race interview, Norris appeared taken aback once again by Verstappen's staunch defending.

"Max put up a good fight as always and I paid the price, but it's the way it is. What can I say? If I don't go for it, people complain, if I go for it, people complain, so you can't win.

"But it is the way it is with Max, it's crash or don't pass. Unless you get it really right and you put him in the perfect position, then you can just about get there. I paid the price for not doing a good enough job today, but I'm still happy with second."

Norris-Verstappen rivalry resumes

Both Norris and Verstappen find themselves a way behind Piastri in the drivers' championship now, with the Australian having a 16-point lead over his McLaren team-mate.

That didn't stop memories of 2024 coming back on the opening lap, however, with the battle for the lead between Norris and Verstappen.

The pair were involved in many fierce battles throughout that particular season, namely at Austria, Austin and Mexico, where both drivers were complaining about the other's driving style.

Verstappen went on to claim the championship that season, but finds himself 32 points off the early pace of Piastri in 2025, as he chases a record-equalling fifth consecutive world title.

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