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The Independent UK
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Lando Norris backs himself to go ‘toe to toe’ with F1 world champion Max Verstappen in 2025

Lando Norris was not surprised by Max Verstappen’s win in Suzuka - (Getty Images)

Lando Norris says he did not need a reminder of Max Verstappen’s quality after the four-time F1 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.

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