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There was a chaotic start to the Italian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris branding Max Verstappen an ‘idiot’ following a risky move on the opening lap.
Verstappen cut across the track in the early stages of the race ahead of Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Norris could be heard saying: ‘What’s this idiot doing? Come on. He’s put me in the grass and then he’s just cut the corner.’
Verstappen was then told to give the position to Norris, who took the lead down the front straight.
Nico Hulkenberg retired before the race following the formation lap.
The Sauber driver had been struggling with a technical issue.
Lando Norris called Max Verstappen an ‘idiot’ for a risky move early in the race
Verstappen cut across the track in the early stages ahead of Norris and Oscar Piastri
Norris was left fuming following the incident as he was left in the grass
Verstappen was told to give the position to Norris, who took the lead down the front straight
Nico Hulkenberg retired before the start of the race following the formation lap
Hulkenberg had finished in 12th place in qualifying but wasn’t able to take part in the race.
Verstappen had edged ahead of Norris to secure pole position.
In doing so, Verstappen set the record for the fastest F1 lap ever of 1 minute 18.792 seconds.
Going into the race Piastri was top of the standings with 309 points ahead of Norris on 275 points and Verstappen on 205 points.