Lando Norris has opened up on the close encounter with Max Verstappen when he tried overtaking him at the exit of the pit lane.

When the dust settled after qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, Lando Norris found himself in P2, just behind Max Verstappen. Despite missing out on pole position, the McLaren driver noted he was rather “happy” with both his performance in qualifying,

Lando Norris says he did not need a reminder of Max Verstappen’s quality after the four-time world champion upset the odds to win the Japanese Grand Prix. McLaren had won the opening two races of the season – one each for Norris and Oscar Piastri – and were fastest in every session at Suzuka until the final seconds of qualifying.