You can trust me – Max Verstappen calm over Lando Norris collision

Max Verstappen has told Lando Norris “you can trust me” and vowed to protect his friendship with his British rival.

Verstappen and Norris collided on lap 64 of 71 at last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. Norris was forced to retire after he sustained damage from the accident while Verstappen – despite being hit with a 10-second penalty by the stewards – finished fifth to extend his title lead to 81 points ahead of Sunday’s British Grand Prix.

Norris, 24, called Verstappen, two years his senior...