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.

"He will have to get his elbows out and get some razor blades on those elbows in wheel-to-wheel combat with Max."

Lando Norris has warned Max Verstappen that he will get his "elbows out" as the McLaren driver fights to dethrone the Formula One world champion. Norris, 25, fell short in his quest to take his maiden crown last season after Red Bull's Verstappen kept him at bay to land his fourth title in a row.

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.

McLaren's Lando Norris, already the British bookmakers' favourite for the 2025 Formula One title, was ready to take the fight to Max Verstappen after driving his new car for the first time on Thursday.

The Briton fell short in his quest last season as Verstappen won his fourth title in a row. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lando Norris says he needs to get his "elbows out" but also be "smart" in his battles with rival Max Verstappen on track this year.

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”,

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.