LANDO NORRIS raged at Max Verstappen after being forced off the track twice during an intense battle at the Mexico Grand Prix.

British driver Norris, 24, came into the weekend knowing he had just five races to make up a 57-point deficit to Verstappen in the drivers’ standings.

Defending champion Verstappen took the lead of the Mexico GP in the opening lap, but was then passed by pole-sitter Carlos Sainz.

Third-place Norris quickly gained on his title rival in the Red Bull and attempted to overtake down the outside but was cut off by Verstappen.

Norris went off the track and came back on ahead of Verstappen.

The Dutchman then tried to pass Norris and in doing so pushed the McLaren off yet again.

Immediately after the incident, Norris got on his team radio and said: “I was ahead the whole way through the corner.

“This guy is dangerous. I just have to avoid a crash. It’s the same as last time.

“I’ll be in the wall in a minute.”

The stewards looked at the incident and initially gave Verstappen a 10-second penalty, before it was increased to 20 seconds.

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