For a few months in F1 2024, it looked as though Max Verstappen could lose his grasp on the World Drivers’ Championship to McLaren rival Lando Norris — only for Norris to lose out through a series of mistakes.

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Verstappen’s approach was controversial, to say the least. The Red Bull driver’s camp labelled it as brave and committed, the true sign of a champion. Others, including Norris and George Russell, took a dim view of his driving standards, with the latter berating his aggression in an instantly iconic interview in Abu Dhabi.

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