P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ahead of this weekend’s United States GP, let’s look back at the enthralling battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris which unfolded in last year’s edition.
Lando Norris’ pursuit of Max Verstappen in the 2024 United States Grand Prix provided thrilling Formula 1 action but ended in disappointment for the McLaren driver due to his mistakes and gray areas in regulations. Despite starting from pole position with high hopes at Circuit of the Americas, Norris lost his lead early on to Charles Leclerc after a chaotic first-corner incident with Verstappen. Verstappen, frustrated from disrupted qualifying, focused on a strategic race with the real battle unfolding for the final podium position. The turning point came on lap 52 at Turn 12 when Norris attempted an aggressive move on Verstappen, resulting in a penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. This penalty cost Norris the podium, elevating Verstappen to third place and leaving him satisfied in the post-race interviews.
