‘That could have been a massive crash’: Lando Norris slams Max Verstappen as ‘dangerous’ after Red Bull star failed to move out of the way during slow lap in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix practice
- Lando Norris criticized Max Verstappen for being ‘dangerous’ during practice
- The 23-year-old managed to avoid colliding with the Dutchman during a flying lap
- Verstappen apologized and the stewards ruled that no further action will be taken
Lando Norris could be heard venting his frustration on Max Verstappen during Free Practice 3 of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Saturday.
While completing a flying lap, the McLaren star found himself held up by Verstappen, who had not been informed of his rival’s location.
The 23-year-old managed to successfully slow down and avoid a collision between the two, but his frustration was evident as he continued to slalom around the blind corners of the circuit.
It’s dangerous what these guys are doing. The McLaren driver could be heard commenting on his radio after the near miss.
They need to use the radio or something. That could have been a massive accident.
Lando Norris could be heard complaining about Max Verstappen’s ‘dangerous’ driving during practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
After managing to avoid a collision with his rival, Norris said: “They need to use the radio or something.”
The stewards briefly investigated the incident afterwards, but ultimately ruled that no further action will be taken.
Verstappen expressed his annoyance over team radio that he had not been informed of Norris’s position and would later be seen alongside Norris at the Jeddah Corniche circuit to apologize for the incident.
The Dutchman continued his impressive form during practice sessions in the Saudi capital in FP3 and finished first, putting him half a second ahead of his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez.
Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished third and fourth respectively with Lewis Hamilton ahead of Charles Leclerc in sixth.
Meanwhile, Norris finished seventh, 1.2sec behind Verstappen.
Verstappen triumphed once again during practice, finishing half a second ahead of his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez.