US EditionNorris: Verstappen 'not racing very smart'
- During the 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix on May 5, Max Verstappen was involved in several intense duels against both McLaren drivers, Norris and Piastri, throughout the first half of the race.
- These clashes stemmed from Verstappen defending aggressively after losing positions early, while Norris criticized Verstappen's approach as reckless and race-damaging.
- The battles included off-track excursions by Verstappen and Norris and strategic dummy moves by Piastri, with no penalties issued as all drivers followed updated racing rules.
- Norris criticized Verstappen for spoiling his own race and suggested they had the potential to finish first and second, while Verstappen mentioned that since he had little to risk, he aimed to enjoy himself during the on-track battles.
- Verstappen ended the race in fourth place after losing third, partly due to an unfortunate Virtual Safety Car period that allowed George Russell to make a pit stop and gain an advantage, indicating that both his defensive driving and some bad luck influenced his final position.
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Max Verstappen ‘had nothing to lose’ in McLaren Miami tussles
Max Verstappen argued he “had nothing to lose” during his battles with the two McLarens in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. The first half of the Miami GP saw Verstappen engage in several confrontations with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Battle number one came when Verstappen ran deep into Turn 1 at lights out, inviting Norris to challenge him into Turn 2. The Red Bull driver shut the door, and Norris ran wide and lost several positions. Lap 11…
Lando Norris says Max Verstappen 'ruined his own race' after fierce battles between pair in Miami GP
McLarens Lando Norris criticised Max Verstappen after the pair raced each other hard in Sundays Miami Grand Prix; Verstappen said his defence against Norris on the opening lap was all good and was more concerned about Red Bulls lack of pace against the McLarens
Lando Norris Questions Max Verstappen's Racing In Miami Grand Prix
McLaren driver Lando Norris has criticized Max Verstappen’s approach to racing in the Miami Grand Prix, suggesting that the four-time champion’s aggressive defense against both McLaren drivers may have cost him a podium finish.Norris, who lost four positions on the first lap after ending up off the track while attempting to pass Verstappen, and race-winner Oscar Piastri both engaged in intense multi-lap battles with the Dutchman throughout the r…
Lando Norris slams Max Verstappen: He's "not racing smart"
Lando Norris slammed Max Verstappen’s driving during the F1 Miami Grand Prix — accusing the Dutchman of “ruining his own race” and “not racing very smart”.The two tangled on the first lap in a battle that dropped Norris to sixth before fighting back to come home in second place.Verstappen meanwhile crossed the line a whopping 40 seconds behind race-winner Oscar Piastri after ...Keep reading
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