A defiant Lando Norris stated he’ll “do what I feel is true” as his battle with Max Verstappen for the Method One world title intensifies. Talking to reporters forward of this Sunday’s Mexico Grand Prix, the McLaren driver remained adamant that he felt harshly handled eventually weekend’s United States Grand Prix the place he was penalised and dropped from third to fourth behind the three-time world champion. “Max did not care if he received or if he was second or third,” stated Norris.
“His solely job was to beat me – and he did that. From his facet, he did a superb job.
“He ended up on high and I must beat him. So, I feel there are some little issues I can change, however not my complete strategy.”
Verstappen elevated his result in 57 factors forward of Norris – who was penalised for working off monitor when compelled to take action as he handed the Dutchman – with 5 races remaining.
He stated the pair had not spoken since final weekend’s conflict in Texas.
“He did what he thought was proper and I did what I assumed was proper,” he added.
“As a group we nonetheless disagree with the penalty and I feel the bulk of people that watched disagreed.
“So, I’ll make modifications – whether or not to be extra aggressive at occasions or much less aggressive. I’ll do what I feel is true.”
He defined that Verstappen was a grasp of defending aggressively by staying forward on the apex after which attacking.
“He had gone in too laborious and was overtaken off the monitor – it is such a giant speaking level for everybody and numerous different drivers and groups do not agree on it.
“However it’s what Max does and he is superb at it, most likely one of the best on the planet. I’m nonetheless there and avoiding collisions. It is clear what his intentions are and he’s in a extra highly effective place than me.”
The Texas race winner Charles Leclerc of Ferrari added his view, suggesting that Verstappen “being on the restrict of the rules” is what makes battles with him “so thrilling”.
“With him, you realize he won’t ever let you’ve gotten any room and it’ll at all times be on the restrict of the rules and typically a bit over! That is what makes it so thrilling,” stated the Ferrari driver.
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