Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have dismissed suggestions their Formula 1 rivalry has turned into a personal feud.

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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have shared an update on their friendship ahead of the 2025 season. 2024 saw the pair go from close friends to harshly racing each other in a battle for the Drivers Championship.

Lando Norris is largely positive about his new MCL39 car, but there is one area of weakness that is giving a little cause for concern.

Title favourite Lando Norris was fastest for Formula One champions McLaren after a power cut disrupted the first day of pre-season testing in Bahrain on Wednesday.

Lando Norris was fastest and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton 13th as Formula 1 teams had to deal with a power outage that disrupted preseason testing.