The McLaren driver engaged in a fierce wheel-to-wheel contest with Verstappen, starting from Turn 1 on the opening lap. While Norris initially held the advantage, Verstappen soon fought back with a different tyre strategy, resulting in a hard-fought clash for the final podium spot.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Although Norris provisionally secured third, he was handed a five-second penalty for overtaking Verstappen while off-track, allowing the reigning world champion to keep his position. Verstappen also went over the track\u2019s white lines while defending, prompting Norris to question the ruling.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the battle ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Norris explained, \"I\u2019d probably approach things in a pretty similar way. Slight tweaks here and there. Of course, I didn\u2019t come out on top in the whole battle\u2026 Max is probably the best in the world in this style of defense and attacking. I\u2019m going up against the best, and therefore I\u2019ve got to be at his level,\" Norris was quoted by F1 as saying.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Acknowledging that he still has progress to make, Norris sees the experience as an opportunity to improve. He added, \"At the minute, I would say I\u2019m not quite at the level I need to be. It\u2019s a shame to say, but it\u2019s probably the truth\u2026 I want to be the one that comes out on top. I believe I rightfully was, but obviously, the penalty changed things.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The young driver also raised concerns over the current rulings on wheel-to-wheel racing, suggesting there should be clarity for similar scenarios in the future. \"I don\u2019t believe (the penalty) was correct,\" Norris shared. \"The fact of getting off your brakes to achieve the ruling of being ahead at the apex, no matter how wide you run on the exit, is incorrect. I don\u2019t think that\u2019s how racing should be.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Acknowledging that he still has progress to make, Norris sees the experience as an opportunity to improve. He added, \"At the minute, I would say I\u2019m not quite at the level I need to be. It\u2019s a shame to say, but it\u2019s probably the truth\u2026 I want to be the one that comes out on top. I believe I rightfully was, but obviously, the penalty changed things.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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