“In Mexico (where Verstappen was penalised twice for driving Norris off the road), he was ready to sacrifice himself for the overall outcome, and when that is the mentality of a driver, whether it is Max or anyone else, it is very difficult to get on top in the championship when you are behind.
But speaking at the launch of the McLaren he hopes will propel him to title glory, Norris said: “I need to get my elbows out (against Verstappen) and show I am not willing to give him any positions.
Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen he is ready to get his “elbows out” after admitting he was made to look like an “idiot” during their championship battle last year.
Norris, 25, fell short in his quest to take his maiden crown after Red Bull’s Verstappen saw off his challenge to land his fourth title in a row with three rounds remaining.
Norris’ McLaren team started last season slowly before an upgrade at the fifth round in Miami radically reversed their fortunes and allowed the Briton to take his first win.
