LONDON (United Kingdom): Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen he will get his “elbows out” as the McLaren driver fights to dethrone the Formula One world champion.
Norris, 25, fell short in his quest to take his maiden crown last season after Red Bull’s Verstappen kept him at bay to land his fourth title in a row. But speaking at Thursday’s launch of the MCL39 at Silverstone, which he hopes will propel him to title glory, the British driver pledged to toughen up.
“I need to get my elbows out (against Verstappen) and show I am not willing to give him any positions,” he said. “I also have to be a smart driver. You have to be smart to go up against Max. Pre-season testing takes place in Bahrain from Feb 26-28.
