Either way, it stands to reason that they should be kept at arms' length this weekend for the latest edition of the Hungarian Grand Prix should they find themselves on the famous steps once again. Norris had every right to be chuffed with himself back in 2023 having sealed back-to-back podium finishes for the first time in his career.

Lando Norris took pole position for Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen won the sprint race earlier in the day