Despite the 24-year-old British driver’s assurance they remain “great friends”, the Dutchman remains adamant he will not alter his driving style.
The pair clashed when Norris was forced to retire from the race after being struck by Verstappen, 26, at the Red Bull Ring while contending for the lead.
In the immediate aftermath, Norris accused Verstappen of recklessness and desperation, demanding an apology.
But ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix, Norris said about the encounter: “Some of the things I said after the race was because I was frustrated.
“There was a lot of adrenaline, lots of emotions, and some of the things I said I don’t necessarily believe in.
“He doesn’t need to apologise and I don’t expect an apology. It was good racing, at times close to the edge, but we have spoken about it and we are happy to go racing again.”
Verstappen, who received a penalty but still finished fifth – extending his lead over Norris by 10 points – stressed the importance of maintaining their friendship.
He added: “The only thing that I cared about is maintaining my relationship with Lando because we are great friends.
“After the race I said we had to let things cool down because emotions run high.
“We spoke on Monday (01.07.24) and came to the conclusion that we really enjoyed our battle.”
He also indicated he and Norris are eager for another intense contest at Silverstone but affirmed his driving approach would remain unchanged.
Verstappen said: “We go at it flat, that’s what we agreed to, that’s what we like to do, and that’s what’s good for F1 as well. “Like how you design a car, you try to go to the edge of the rules, maybe find some grey areas here and there, and that’s the same how you race. Otherwise, you will never be a top driver.”
Norris, meanwhile, agreed with his McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella, 53, who suggested Verstappen's driving style has become bolder due to a lack of punishment measures in the past.
He said: “I think Andrea’s got a very good amount of sensibility with how he talks and the things he talks about, so definitely I think certain parts are true.
“On the whole, I agree with what Andrea says.”
Norris expressed disappointment over the race-ending incident but acknowledged the need to adjust his tactics when competing with Verstappen.
He went on: “It was a pathetic incident in that it ended both of our races. It was a small bit of contact, but with terrible consequences for both of us.
“There are things I need to do differently, but he is not going to change too much.”
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, 39, who has had his share of contentious encounters with Verstappen, refrained from commenting on the Dutchman’s driving style when questioned at Silverstone.
Verstappen currently leads Norris by 81 points in the world championship heading into the 12th round of the season.
