It did at the end of the 2024 season: McLaren took the constructors’ title after a 26-year drought. But Norris concedes he needs to be better. “It’s been a year where, actually, I’ve been pretty proud of my performance,” he said. “Proud of performing under the pressure that we’ve been under, delivering when I have.

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.

McLaren's Lando Norris has issued a stark warning to Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen ahead of the 2025 season, vowing to adopt a more aggressive racing approach. The British driver declared he needs to "get my elbows out" when battling with the Dutchman on track this year.