Lando Norris shows true colours with Max Verstappen remark despite blowing up at rival

Lando Norris showed his class after the Mexican Grand Prix , reiterating his respect for Max Verstappen , despite the fact that the Dutchman received two 10-second penalties for dangerous moves on the McLaren driver. Norris launched a legitimate move to the outside of his title rival at Turn Four in the phase following the early safety car restart, but was shoved wide despite being alongside the Red Bull driver. After scampering across the grass, Norris kept the position ahead of Verstappen, who responded with an even more egregious lunge at Turn Eight.

He was heavily penalised for both incidents. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 about their clashes, Norris said: "I think this was..



. I don't know..

. this was another step from Austin. Austin was.

.. I don't necessarily think any of us should have had a penalty in Austin.

"I'm not saying Max should have had one and me not. I don't think that is the case. I just don't think any of us should have had a penalty.

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