Lando Norris has pledged to get tough and drive with his “elbows out” against Max Verstappen as the two prepare to resume their title rivalry in the new Formula 1 season.

Then there is the matter of penalty points. Verstappen currently has eight to his name - accumulate four more and he’ll serve a one-race ban. Worse still, the FIA stewards have clamped down on avoidable contact and issued several 10-second time penalties in Abu Dhabi, some harsh and some warranted.

Speaking with Sky Sports as McLaren put their 2025 challenger, the MCL39, through a filming session at historic Silverstone Circuit Norris shared what he needs to do in 2025 as he eyes his first Drivers’ Championship. It starts with a better start to the season.