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Norris fumes at Verstappen over corner-cutting at Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing lifts the winner’s trophy at the F1 Italian Grand Prix — Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing lifts the winner’s trophy at the F1 Italian Grand Prix (Getty Images)

Lando Norris has vented anger towards Max Verstappen following a contentious incident at the start of the Italian Grand Prix, which the Dutchman went on to win.
The McLaren driver labelled Verstappen an "idiot" after the Red Bull star cut a corner at Variante del Rettifilo during the first lap.
Norris had gone off track before getting ahead of Verstappen, who then retook the lead by cutting the chicane.
Norris demanded Verstappen concede the position back, stating the Dutchman “went to defend and went long”.
Verstappen also complained about Norris's driving on his team radio, claiming Norris “let the brakes go on, mate. On purpose”.

Lando Norris labels Max Verstappen an ‘idiot’ over controversial move at Italian Grand Prix — In full