Oscar Piastri was part of an impressive McLaren outfit last season and, despite his team-mate Lando Norris having title ambitions, the Australian believes he can be the world champion in 2025

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.

Martin Brundle joked that Lando Norris will have to add “razorblades to those elbows” when in wheel-to-wheel battle with Max Verstappen this season.

Whereas in 2024, McLaren started the campaign with a significant deficit to rivals Red Bull, Norris heads into the upcoming season as the favourite to claim the title. His squad won the Constructors’ Championship last time around, while Verstappen’s team ended the year third fastest.

Lando Norris has driven McLaren’s 2025 F1 car for the first time at Silverstone. McLaren unveiled their all-new MCL39 on social media after it hit the track for the first time on Thursday afternoon. Norris, who finished second in the 2024 F1 drivers’ championship, got the chance to drive it first before handing over to Oscar Piastri.

As Lando Norris spoke about the need to “get his elbows out” against Max Verstappen this year, and not allow the Dutch driver to walk all over him, but at the same time to “play the long game” and “not to take any unnecessary risks”,

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

Max Verstappen has unveiled a major change for the 2025 Formula 1 season in a stunning announcement. The four-time world champion will fight for his fifth consecutive world title in 2025, but will face tough opposition from his F1 rivals as the top four teams are all tipped to be in the championship fight.

Formula 1 season approaches, Lando Norris has vowed to toughen up and drive with his “elbows out” as he sets his sights on challenging Max Verstappen for the title.