Lando Norris has pledged to get tough and drive with his "elbows out" against Max Verstappen as the two prepare to resume their title rivalry in the new Formula 1 season.

As Lando Norris spoke about the need to “get his elbows out” against Max Verstappen this year, and not allow the Dutch driver to walk all over him, but at the same time to “play the long game” and “not to take any unnecessary risks”,

Lando Norris won’t get any special treatment from McLaren as he bids to win his maiden F1 world title this season. The 25-year-old will head to the opening Grand Prix of 2025 in Australia next month as one of the favourites for the crown, having won four times in 2024 and finished second in the drivers’ standings to Max Verstappen.