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Norris Dismisses Verstappen's Complaints Over Qualifying Incident

10/6/2025

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Summary

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Lando Norris dismissed Red Bull's complaints about his role in Max Verstappen's aborted qualifying lap, saying, 'They complain about everything.'
Verstappen expressed frustration, claiming Norris impeded his lap and warned Norris's actions will be noted.
Norris, battling illness, qualified fifth, while Verstappen took second behind pole-sitter George Russell.
Telemetry data show Verstappen's late braking, not Norris's presence, caused the error.

History

Historical Context

The 2021 Formula One season featured a fierce rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, culminating in a controversial finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 12. Verstappen's last-lap overtake, enabled by a disputed safety car decision, secured his first championship. This season marked the first time since 2008 that the champion driver was not from the Constructors' Championship-winning team, Mercedes.

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Story summary

Lando Norris dismissed Red Bull's complaints about his role in Max Verstappen's aborted qualifying lap, saying, 'They complain about everything.'
Verstappen expressed frustration, claiming Norris impeded his lap and warned Norris's actions will be noted.
Norris, battling illness, qualified fifth, while Verstappen took second behind pole-sitter George Russell.
Telemetry data show Verstappen's late braking, not Norris's presence, caused the error.

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