P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen finished almost 23 seconds behind Lando Norris in last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner stated that McLaren’s performance in the Dutch Grand Prix does not concern them despite Lando Norris’ dominant victory over Max Verstappen. Norris’ significant win reduced Verstappen’s championship lead to 70 points, with Red Bull now trailing McLaren by 30 in the constructors’ standings. Horner emphasized the importance of scoring points consistently even when not winning races. Verstappen, known for his aggressive racing style, displayed a more composed approach in recent races following the Hungarian Grand Prix. During the Dutch GP, Verstappen acknowledged Norris’ superior pace and managed the race strategically to minimize the points gap. Horner praised Verstappen’s maturity and tactical approach in accepting the challenge posed by McLaren.
