Former F1 driver and now FIA steward Johnny Herbert has branded Lando Norris as "too nice" to deal with the "intimidation" of Max Verstappen, as both drivers had yet another on-track battle in the 2024 season, this time at the United States Grand Prix. That battle saw Norris overtake Verstappen, but doing so by gaining an advantage off the track, resulting in a five-second penalty that pushed the Brit behind the Dutchman come the race's end.