New behind-the-scenes details have surfaced from the Miami Grand Prix, revealing Max Verstappen’s raw frustration over his on-track battles with McLaren’s Lando Norris.

The reigning Formula 1 champion, who started on pole but finished fourth, was left fuming after several tense clashes with Norris during the race. Oscar Piastri ultimately claimed victory for McLaren, with Norris and Mercedes’ George Russell completing the podium.

While fans saw the heated on-track duels between Verstappen and Norris, previously unheard Red Bull radio messages shed light on Verstappen’s anger in the cockpit. The Dutchman was particularly furious when Norris overtook him with all four wheels over the white line — a move that forced Norris to immediately give the position back.

In the leaked radio message, Verstappen can be heard saying: “He went off the track. Can’t drive me off the track, so I need a position back. If he passes me now, that’s illegal.”

The early-lap drama had major consequences, dropping Norris from second to sixth before he fought his way back up. Norris himself was frustrated, telling his own team: “Yeah, he’s forced me off, mate. What am I meant to do, just drive into the wall or something? Like, I was completely alongside him, and I had to back out.”

Looking ahead to the rest of the 2025 season, Verstappen and Norris are among the top contenders for the title, although Piastri currently leads the standings. With McLaren’s surge in performance and Red Bull under pressure, every point is critical in this fiercely competitive campaign.

Despite Verstappen’s protests on Sunday, Norris was later able to complete a clean overtake, further increasing the gap between McLaren and Red Bull in both the drivers’ and constructors’ battles. The incident has only fueled anticipation for the next rounds, as the rivalry between Verstappen and Norris intensifies.