Lando Norris cuts Max Verstappen’s title lead after pair clash on track again

Norris finished second behind Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz as Verstappen was sixth after being hit with 20 seconds worth of penalties.

MEXICO GRAND PRIX: Max Verstappen received 20 seconds in penalties as he came together with Lando Norris in Mexico. Picture: AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)(AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo

Lando Norris cut Max Verstappen’s world championship lead by 10 points after the Red Bull driver was handed 20 seconds in penalties as he forced his title rival off the track in a dramatic Mexican Grand Prix.

Norris drove a brilliant final stint to finish second in Mexico City, behind winner Carlos Sainz but crucially four places ahead of Verstappen as he cut the lead to 47 points with four races remaining and 120 points to play for.