Formula One rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris joked about their "terrible" relationship on Thursday ahead of what promises to be another big championship battle between the two this season.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain talk at a press conference during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during a Formula One pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Darko

From McLaren’s performance, the midfield pecking order and Max Verstappen’s stance on booing, there was a lot to talk about on Wednesday.

Mercedes ace George Russell is ready to resume his on-track rivalry with Max Verstappen in 2025, and promises that he won't back down from a fight.

The drivers are revving up for what looks set to be the most competitive Formula 1 season in decades. Max Verstappen comes into the 76th F1 Drivers Championship as the favorite, with the Red Bull star looking to clinch a fifth title in a row -- a feat which would see him match F1 legend Michael Schumacher's record for the most consecutive wins.

Toto Wolff claimed he made a promise to Lewis Hamilton to not approach Max Verstappen for a move to Mercedes while the British driver was still at the team, in the latest season of Drive to Survive.

Five things from Day 2 at F1 preseason testing in Bahrain.

Final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Alpine's Pierre Gasly leads Mercedes' George Russell in afternoon session. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc tops morning running. Broken glass

Old friends Max Verstappen and Lando Norris made light of a question of how their relationship might suffer if they fight for the title again in 2025.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner responded on Wednesday to 'tribalist' booing at a 10-team Formula One launch in London last week by saying he was more disappointed for world champion Max Verstappen than for himself.