Norris aggression backed by McLaren despite it proving costly in Miami
theguardian.comPublished: 5/5/2025
Summary
Lando Norris fought valiantly against Max Verstappen at the Miami Grand Prix, starting from second place but dropping to sixth after a risky pass. Despite his aggressive approach costing him a chance at victory, Norris managed to rally behind teammate Oscar Piastri, securing second place ahead of him. McLaren's Andrea Stella initially supported Norris's bold move but later noted that patience might have been key if Norris had avoided veering off in the first corner. Norris expressed frustration over Verstappen's cautious overtakes and acknowledged that despite the incident, both drivers demonstrated similar skills on the track, with only minor differences separating their performances.