Whereas in 2024, McLaren started the campaign with a significant deficit to rivals Red Bull, Norris heads into the upcoming season as the favourite to claim the title. His squad won the Constructors’ Championship last time around, while Verstappen’s team ended the year third fastest.

I need to get my elbows out’ - The Briton has admitted he was made to look like an ‘idiot’ during their championship battle last year

"He will have to get his elbows out and get some razor blades on those elbows in wheel-to-wheel combat with Max."

Lando Norris won’t get any special treatment from McLaren as he bids to win his maiden F1 world title this season. The 25-year-old will head to the opening Grand Prix of 2025 in Australia next month as one of the favourites for the crown, having won four times in 2024 and finished second in the drivers’ standings to Max Verstappen.

As Lando Norris spoke about the need to “get his elbows out” against Max Verstappen this year, and not allow the Dutch driver to walk all over him, but at the same time to “play the long game” and “not to take any unnecessary risks”,

The Briton fell short in his quest last season as Verstappen won his fourth title in a row. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lando Norris has pledged to get tough and drive with his “elbows out” against Max Verstappen as the two prepare to resume their title rivalry in the new Formula 1 season

The era of Max Verstappen’s dominance in Formula 1 might be nearing its end, and Lando Norris is making bold claims about the future. With McLaren’s rapid progress, Mercedes pushing for a resurgence,