P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen quipped that Lando Norris needs a “big mirror” due to the incident at the start where he was pushed onto the grass in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen hooked up the start procedure better than polesitter Norris to pull alongside the McLaren racer, who moved over and nudged his rivals towards the […]
Verstappen executed a brilliant start to gain the upper hand on Norris, overtaking him thanks to a well-timed move in Turn 1. Despite losing ground initially, Verstappen later surged ahead of both Norris and Russell, ultimately securing a comfortable lead. Norris, while acknowledging the tight racing, maintained he provided enough room for Verstappen during their duel. Verstappen, too, recognized the close quarters but emphasized the need to avoid potential damage. Norris put in a strong performance towards the end, narrowing the gap to Verstappen but ultimately falling short of securing a win.
