How Max Verstappen outfoxed Lando Norris in most riveting 10 laps of F1 season
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How Max Verstappen outfoxed Lando Norris in most riveting 10 laps of F1 season

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Norris started on pole at the US Grand Prix but dropped to fourth In a typically self-critical manner, Norris admitted: “If I defended better in turn one and wasn’t driving like a muppet, I should have led after turn one – and then we shouldn’t have this conversation in the first place." open image in gallery Verstappen put on a clinic in defensive driving before Norris received his penalty By lap 52 of 56, Norris’ patience had reached its limit. The Dutchman’s late braking forced Norris off the circuit, but the McLaren should have then dropped back behind the Red Bull – and tried again the next lap. open image in gallery Norris now trails Verstappen by 57 points with five rounds remaining “It cost us a podium, we stayed patient and were pushed off in first corner.

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