After a delayed last pit stop for Red Bull, Norris was battling the world champion for the lead in the final laps and believed Verstappen had moved under braking multiple times to defend his position.
Since the Miami Grand Prix in early May, the two have emerged as the dominant forces in Formula 1, but they had not challenged the lead wheel-to-wheel on the track until this past weekend at the Red Bull Ring.
Verstappen prevailed in their first match, a sprint race, and Norris chastised himself for being “pretty stupid.” Their battle eventually came to a head in a frenzied 12-lap bout a little more than 24 hours later.
“Max and I are going to have a hard fight,” Norris stated. “I anticipate pushing the envelope and hostility. Although I have a great deal of respect for Max, there are moments when he crosses a line.
Norris had already voiced his displeasure several times about Verstappen altering his line in the braking zone, or “moving under braking,” as it is known in Formula One racing, prior to their collision on lap 64, which caused a puncture for both of them. Due to the risk involved with drivers attempting to overtake at such a close distance,
