Inspector Lando Norris throws title rival Max Verstappen under the bus following Baku VSC infringement
Lando Norris performed tirelessly to secure a fourth place finish in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen (via: IMAGO, X/RBR Daily, screenshot)
McLaren driver Lando Norris was seen complaining about Red Bull’s Max Verstappen during the virtual safety car at the Azerbaijan GP. Verstappen was overtaking the other drivers during the VSC, which is not allowed in the situation.
Lando Norris put in a stellar performance during the race to secure P4 after starting in P15 at Baku. On the other hand, Max Verstappen could only manage a P5, having failed to make any major impact with the RB20.
A major collision between Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz during the last laps of the Azerbaijan GP brought out the yellow flags. Norris thereafter complained on the radio about Verstappen’s intent to overtake under a virtual safety car.
Lando Norris immediately telling his engineer that Max overtook people under the VSC post-race ?pic.twitter.com/reAPCAUtm5
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Norris currently trails Verstappen in the drivers’ championship by 59 points this season. The 24-year-old will therefore desperately need wins and podiums if he wishes to claim his first-ever driver’s title at the end of this year.
Lando Norris’s take on securing P4 for McLaren in Baku
McLaren secured the win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and is currently leading the constructors’ championship. Following the Papayas’ win, Lando Norris has shared his observations after an up-and-down weekend at Baku.
I don't think we are very happy with the weekend, because we want perfection and this weekend was not perfect, but when you look at today and the execution, I think everyone should be very happy.Lando Norris said after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Norris: "I don't think we are very happy with the weekend, because we want perfection and this weekend was not perfect, but when you look at today and the execution. I think everyone should be very happy.
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Norris has claimed that the Woking-based outfit is happy after a properly executed performance. He has moreover, hoped for an even better performance from his team in the upcoming weekends as well.
The Papayas now hold a 20-point lead in the constructors’ championship with only seven races remaining in the 2024 season. They will now hope to maintain their advantage in order to secure the constructors title for the first time since 1998.
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