Max Verstappen has warned Lando Norris that his team will need a ‘nearly perfect’ end to the season if Red Bull can turn their results around over the coming races. The reigning champions are in a worrying vein of form but are optimistic about an upcoming upgrade package.

Max Verstappen finished behind Lando Norris yet again at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but after Sunday's race his championship rival pointed out an infringement which could've led to a penalty

For Lando Norris to only gain three points on Max Verstappen in the Formula One championship fight may have been met with disappointment going into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend. All the momentum has been with Norris and McLaren, making what once seemed like a long shot for the title look more realistic as Verstappen’s points lead ebbed away.