SILVERSTONE - McLaren's Lando Norris tempered his recent criticism of three-time defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen following their "pathetic" Austrian Grand Prix collision, saying the Red Bull driver does not owe him an apology.
Norris and Verstappen collided while battling for the lead in Austria, handing victory to a delighted George Russell of Mercedes.
While the Dutchman extended his lead over Norris to 81 points, his driving and temperament have been called into question ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix.
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella said Verstappen had been allowed to get away with too much in the past, while Norris had previously made clear he wanted an apology from the champion as their friendship buckled.
However, on July 4, the Briton said at Silverstone that he has since spoken twice to Verstappen, adding: "I don't think he needed to apologise."
He said: "Some of the things I said in the pen after the race were more just because I was frustrated at the time... a lot of adrenaline, a lot of emotions and I probably said some things I didn't necessarily believe in...
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