Lando Norris was Max Verstappen's main challenger in the 2024 drivers' championship battle during the past Formula 1 season. But due to Verstappen's masterful drive at the Brazilian Grand Prix that all but sealed the title for the Dutchman, the Englishman could not get the job done. However, the McLaren driver said he "could smell" the championship as he tried to close down to Verstappen.

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23.01.2025

McLaren to stay on their toes: 'That would be incredibly naive of us'

Andrea Stella is crystal clear ahead of the new Formula 1 season. Just because a team becomes the constructors' champion once does not automatically mean the team will perform well the following season. Indeed, the McLaren team boss seriously reckons that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will not secure the most number of points of any driver duo in 2025.

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23.01.2025

Red Bull chief full of praise for 'relentless' Fernando Alonso

Paul Monaghan, Red Bull Racing's chief engineer, highlights that Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso share a rare and impressive quality: their ability to absorb everything while on the track. Monaghan praises both drivers for this ability, noting that it is a trait possessed by only a few exceptional drivers.

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23.01.2025

Herbert calls for different reactions: 'Verstappen intimidates drivers'

Johnny Herbert, in his role as FIA steward, has had to judge Max Verstappen's actions on track, and also off track on several occasions. The Briton has spoken out about the way the Dutchman 'intimidates' other drivers, with George Russell's response at the Qatar Grand Prix appreciated by Herbert.

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