Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren (R) talks with second placed qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme - Source: Getty
World champion Damon Hill has said the rules for engagement on track need to be revised after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris's intense battle at the 2024 F1 US Grand Prix last Sunday. The two championship rivals put on a show in the final phase of the race as the McLaren driver, who was on fresher tires, tried his best to overtake the Red Bull driver for the final podium position.
Norris tried to get past Verstappen on track after he was overtaken by the latter on Turn 1 at the start of the race. The British driver finally made the overtake on Lap 52 of 56 but was adjourned to have done so outside the track.
Norris refused to give the position back and was eventually given a five-second penalty by the race stewards resulting in him losing the P3 slot and finishing behind Verstappen. In his post-race interview with Sky Sports, the 24-year-old reflected on the battle:
