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Lando Norris has denied he needs to switch his “whole approach” in order to ensure that he can come out on top against Max Verstappen in F1 racing battles.
During the United States Grand Prix, Norris and Verstappen had controversial clashes, with Norris getting a time penalty for exceeding track limits while overtaking Verstappen, who extended his points lead. McLaren’s request for a review was dismissed, leading to renewed talk of Norris needing to be more robust against Verstappen. Norris acknowledged the need for some changes in his approach but dismissed the idea of reinventing himself completely in duels with Verstappen. He emphasized that any adjustments he makes will not be driven by external pressure or the need to compromise McLaren’s Constructors’ Championship chances. Despite disagreeing with the penalty he received, Norris is prepared to make the necessary changes in his racing tactics to better challenge Verstappen.
