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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

Lando Norris downplays friendship with Max Verstappen: ‘I don’t talk to him’

Lando Norris has promised not to treat Max Verstappen “like s***” – despite playing down his friendship with the driver he is bidding to dethrone as world champion.

Norris will start Saturday’s sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix from second, two places ahead of Verstappen, after Oscar Piastri sealed a last-gasp pole position in the other McLaren.

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