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Lando Norris has largely been Max Verstappen’s closest challenger during the 2024 F1 season and has gone wheel-to-wheel with the Dutchman on several occasions.
Lando Norris expects to have more crashes with Max Verstappen in the future as they battle at the front of the F1 field. Despite their strong friendship, their relationship has come under scrutiny as Norris becomes a consistent front-runner. The clash between them at the Austrian Grand Prix highlighted their competitiveness, with Norris aiming for his first F1 title soon. Norris emphasized his ability to separate personal life from professional commitments on the track, stating that his mentality as a racing driver differs from his interactions off the track. He remains focused on winning races and believes that his off-track activities do not affect his determination to succeed in Formula 1.
