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Verstappen shows Norris fury after pivotal Singapore GP incident
Max Verstappen expressed frustration towards championship rival Lando Norris after qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, as Norris seemingly impeded Verstappen’s qualifying lap. Despite a strong performance, Verstappen had to settle for second place behind George Russell. Verstappen’s race engineer hinted at Norris’ role in the incident over team radio, which further fueled the tension between the two drivers. Although Verstappen acknowledged the competitiveness of his car, he emphasized disappointment in missing out on pole position due to the qualifying incident. Despite not securing pole, Verstappen still had the highest qualifying position among the championship contenders, giving him an advantage heading into the race. The incident added an extra layer of drama to the already intense three-way championship battle between Verstappen, Piastri, and Norris, with Verstappen trailing Piastri by 69 points and Norris by 44 in the standings. Verstappen later addressed the incident in the official FIA press conference, highlighting the importance of avoiding such clashes during qualifying sessions.
