Norris sees Verstappen to be different from the rest: 'I respect that'

16:02, 19 Apr 2025

Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.

With rumours about possible sabbatical year for Max Verstappen, Lando Norris sees that the Dutchman is different from the rest, something he respects.

During the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, a rumour about Verstappen taking a break from the competition was reported.

Despite the British newspaper Daily Mail's article - GPblog has never heard from its sources that the Dutchman would opt for a (temporary) break.

His championship rival, Lando Norris, was also asked about the possibility of that happening. The Briton sees that Verstappen stands out in this regard as well.

Verstappen 'wants to enjoy life'

"I don’t know with Max, he is different to most I would say," the McLaren driver is quoted by The Sun.

Norris also appreciates the way Verstappen approaches his career.

“Max wants to come in and win and show he is the best then go home, that’s his attitude, which I respect and like. You never know, he has said many times he wants to go do other racing in other categories and Max wants to enjoy his life."

"He is not here to try to be remembered forever and all those things. Max can do whatever he wants, I respect him," he concluded.

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1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	179
2	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	154
3	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	147
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	108
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	97
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	82
7	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	76
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	52
9	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	42
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	39
11	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	20
12	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
13	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	18
14	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	6
15	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
16	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
17	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
18	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	1
19	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
20	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
21	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

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