I'LL GIVE MAX THE ELBOW

Lando geared up for title tussle

- PHILIP DUNCAN

LANDO NORRIS has warned Max Verstappen he is ready to get his "elbows out" after admitting he was made to look like an "idiot" during their championship battle last year.

The Brit racer fell short in his quest to take his maiden crown after Red Bull's Verstappen saw off his challenge and landed a fourth title in a row with three rounds remaining.

Norris and Verstappen clashed on track on multiple occasions as the latter guarded the championship lead he established after winning seven of the opening 10 races.

But speaking at Silverstone at the launch of the McLaren he hopes will propel him to title glory, Norris said: "I need to get my elbows out and show I am not willing to give him any positions.