• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen collide in dramatic Austrian Grand Prix

Home> F1

Updated 14:37 21 Nov 2024 GMTPublished 15:29 30 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen collide in dramatic Austrian Grand Prix

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen were involved in a heated battle.

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

The Austrian Grand Prix descended into utter chaos as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen collided.

Red Bull superstar Verstappen qualified first and had a comfortable lead until he had a slow pit stop on lap 52.

This allowed Norris to close the gap and get within DRS of the Dutchman.

After several laps of wheel-to-wheel action, chaos descended during 64.

Advert

Going into Turn Three, Norris and Verstappen made contact which left both drivers with punctures.

Heading into the pits, the McLaren driver had to retire the car due to severe damage.


Meanwhile, Verstappen came back out in fifth place but was then given a five-second penalty for causing a collision.

Advert

Speaking about the incident on BBC Radio 5 Live, former Williams reserve driver Jack Aitken said: “I have to say it looked like it was Verstappen who was really pushing the limits there and closing Norris up to the edge of the track, but we will see what the stewards say.”

As a result of Norris and Verstappen’s collision, Mercedes star George Russell went from third to first as he won the race.

Speaking afterwards, Russell said: "Incredible. It was a tough fight out there at the beginning of the race just to hold onto P3. I saw Max and Lando were going pretty hard and I knew Lando would want that win.

“The team have done an amazing job to put us in this fight. You've got to be there to pick up the pieces and that's where we were.”

Advert

He added: “They [Verstappen and Norris] were going for it. I couldn't believe how close we were to Lando and Max. We were only about 12 seconds behind and I knew it [the collision] was a possibility. You are always dreaming.

“Just so proud to be back on the top step. We have made so many strides since the start of the season. The last few races have been incredible. More to come.”

Featured Image Credit: Sky Sports

Topics: Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Formula 1

Marcus Chan
Marcus Chan

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
10 hours ago
a day ago
  • 5 hours ago

    The British Grand Prix's opening night proves F1 has become more than a sport

    Silverstone stepped up their game on the main stage to mark 75 years of Formula 1.

    F1
  • 10 hours ago

    F1 expert reveals Christian Horner 'rumour' he's heard after seeing him in talks with two key names

    The former Red Bull chief has been linked with several big moves ahead of next season.

    F1
  • 10 hours ago

    Red Bull set to make major Liam Lawson decision after Christian Horner sacking and it speaks volumes

    Horner has been removed as the F1 team's CEO and team principal.

    F1
  • a day ago

    Christian Horner has already made his feelings clear on Sebastian Vettel amid Red Bull replacement rumours

    Horner is no longer Red Bull team principal after 20 years - and rumours are already swirling about what happens next.

    F1
  • Sky Sports forced to apologise after what Lando Norris said during interview following first-ever British Grand Prix win
  • Lando Norris suffers facial injury as things turn ugly following British Grand Prix celebrations with fans
  • Max Verstappen set for huge grid drop at F1 Brazil Grand Prix following Lando Norris controversy
  • FIA source reveals why Max Verstappen received harsher punishment in Mexican Grand Prix than rival Lando Norris did for US Grand Prix