Verstappen discusses his tensions with Norris

The battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris for the Formula 1 world champion title has often been marked by intense duels on the track. In recent months, tensions between the two drivers have reached their peak, notably during the Austrian, Austin and Mexican Grands Prix. Despite these on-track clashes, the two drivers have always maintained a cordial relationship off the circuit. “Lando and I get along very well”confided Max Verstappenn in the Talking Bull podcast from his Red Bull team. However, the Dutchman pointed out that the atmosphere on social networks had considerably exacerbated this rivalry.

Tensions between the two pilots amplified by social networks

“People always make things so much worse on social media, there are a lot of idiots on these platforms,” comments Verstappen. And to continue: “They always have something to say, there are a lot of positive people, but there are also some real idiots. It's best to ignore all that. Lando and I get along very well. Of course, it was sometimes a little tense on the track, but it didn't change anything off it. We always try to do our best when we're on the track to get the best possible result. These kinds of things can happen when you're fighting for a championship. , confides Max Verstappen. For the Dutchman, these tensions are part of the competition although they have been exacerbated by social networks.

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