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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has denied that the huge qualifying margin Lando Norris held at Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix was all down to the team’s latest upgrades. Norris stormed to his third pole position this season with a stellar closing lap in Q3 to wind up 0.356 seconds quicker than home hero Max Verstappen […]
Lando Norris secured his third pole position this season by outpacing Max Verstappen by 0.356 seconds, highlighting McLaren’s newfound speed following upgrades in Miami. Despite minimal new components added recently, McLaren has maintained a competitive advantage over rivals, with Team Principal Andreas Stella attributing Norris’ performance at Zandvoort to track characteristics, cooler temperatures, and Norris’ exceptional driving. Stella emphasized that the gap between Norris and Verstappen cannot solely be attributed to upgrades, as other factors like track conditions and driver skill also played a significant role. Winning from pole position would hold special significance for McLaren, given Verstappen’s strong record at Zandvoort and the team’s past struggles at the circuit. Stella expressed optimism about McLaren’s progress and performance enhancements, underlining the importance of confirming a strong showing in the upcoming race.
