Lando Norris has offered his thoughts on McLaren pitting him on the same lap as Max Verstappen in Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix

McLaren's Lando Norris could do little but tip his hat to Max Verstappen after a sensational qualifying lap put the Dutchman on pole for the Japanese Grand Prix but was relishing the prospect of racing the world champion for the win on Sunday.

Max Verstappen clinched his first Grand Prix of the campaign, holding off a late charge from the McLaren team-mates to win in Japan. In a slow burner, the Dutchman won by just over a second after a pit exit clash with Lando Norris while McLaren will be fielding questions about strategy and a lack of team orders.