SPEAKER OF THE NOUS

Norris has the know-how to take down Max says Zak

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LANDO NORRIS has never been better equipped to beat Max Ver- stappen to Formula One glory.

The Brit fell short by 63 points last year but came into the current season as the bookies’ favourite for the title.

Norris underlined that status by calmly holding off Verstappen in the Melbourne rain last Sunday to win the first race of the season.

And his McLaren team boss Zak Brown (inset) believes Norris now has the nous to beat the Dutchman at his own game.

“Lando has learned how to race Max,” said Brown ahead of the Chinese GP in Shanghai. “With all the noise last year, Lando was tired of it.

“He has got his own personality, which people love about him, but others see that as a vulnerability. He is just an honest guy who doesn’t play games.