Lando Norris Unfazed by Collision with Max Verstappen in Austrian Grand Prix
Formula 1 news today suggests that Lando Norris has no regrets about his aggressive driving in the Austrian Grand Prix, despite a collision with Max Verstappen that led to his retirement from the race. In an interview with the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, Norris stood by his decision to fight for the lead, stating that he wouldn’t change a thing.
The British driver was embroiled in a thrilling battle with Verstappen’s Red Bull on lap 64 when the two made contact at Turn 3, resulting in punctures for both cars. While Verstappen was able to continue and later received a 10-second penalty for causing the collision, Norris’s damaged tyre forced him to retire from the race.
When asked about the incident, Norris remained unapologetic, asserting that he was simply fighting for the win. “I reviewed everything, we’ve gone over stuff, and let’s say I won’t really change what I did,” he said. “I was fighting, and that’s what we want – we want to fight! We don’t want to complain, we don’t want things to end like they did, both from my side and from Max’s side. So, that’s life sometimes.”
Norris acknowledged that the heat of competition can make it difficult to accurately judge distances and make split-second decisions. “It’s tough,” he said. “It’s a lot harder to do some things when you’re behind the wheel. It’s never as easy as saying, ‘Why did you do that? Why didn’t you do this?’ Because when you’re in the car and you’re making these decisions…”
The McLaren driver expressed his excitement for future battles with Verstappen, stating, “We’re going to have more fights together, and I look forward to those times.” Despite the controversy surrounding the incident, Norris believes that the rivalry between drivers is what makes Formula 1 so thrilling. “It puts a smile on our face when we can have that competition in a race, and I think it’s good for everyone watching.”
In related Formula 1 news, fans are still divided on who was to blame for the incident, but Norris’s uncompromising attitude has earned him respect from many in the paddock. With the Austrian Grand Prix now behind him, Norris will be looking to bounce back in the next race, eager to continue his fight for Formula 1 standings’ top spots.
Formula 1 qualifying is expected to be just as intense, with Norris and Verstappen likely to be at the forefront of the battle for pole position. As the season heats up, fans can expect more thrilling battles and intense rivalries in the world of Formula 1.
🔗 Source