Max Verstappen and Lando Norris dismiss rivalry tensions with humor, joking about a fictional pub fight during F1 testing in Bahrain.
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris shed light on their F1 rivalry ahead of the 2025 season.
The duo is expected to once again be the main protagonists in the 2025 World Championship after engaging in their first title fight together last season.
The Red Bull driver ultimately secured a fourth consecutive drivers’ crown, while Norris had to settle for second in the standings after his best F1 season to date.
Verstappen and Norris made headlines after being involved in several controversial on-track clashes as they battled for supremacy at the front of the F1 pack last year.
However, both quickly played down suggestions that their friendship had been affected by their on-track duels.
Speaking at the press conference on the second day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, Verstappen joked: “It’s terrible, the relationship. We don’t get along anymore. There have been consequences.”
“A huge drama now, big problems.”
Norris then quipped: “We had a fight the other day in a local pub.”
To which Verstappen joked: “We had to be escorted out. I always say, ‘You should have seen the other guy,’ but actually, Lando’s head still looks fine!”
Norris then added: “No, it’s fine. I think we’re looking forward to more battles. I don’t think it will be just us; I think others will be involved, which will make things more exciting for everyone.”
“I know they’ll be tough battles, and some of them won’t end the way I want—or the way Max wants, hopefully. We’re racing drivers, we get along well. I know everyone tries to make their point and say what’s right and what’s not.”
“But we have a lot of respect for each other and are excited to go up against one another on track.”
When asked if he had anything to add, Verstappen replied: “No, beautifully said.”
- Discover More>Horner Case Heads to Court as UK Media Gagged
- Follow us on >Facebook and >Twitter for F1 updates
F1 Rivals Verstappen & Norris Laugh Off Clash Talk F1 Rivals Verstappen & Norris Laugh Off Clash Talk
