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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned Red Bull that McLaren “annihilating” the entire grid in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix has made the championship “wide open”. McLaren delivered a statement upon F1’s return at Zandvoort last weekend as Lando Norris registered a resounding 22-second winning margin over Max Verstappen. The Woking-based squad has continued […]
McLaren delivered a strong statement at F1’s Zandvoort race with Lando Norris achieving a significant 22-second victory margin over Max Verstappen. The team’s advancements have reduced Red Bull’s points advantage, positioning the MCL38 as a consistent race winner. Further upgrades led to Norris dominating Red Bull, narrowing the reigning champion’s lead to 30 points. Although Mercedes’ Toto Wolff acknowledges McLaren’s threat to Red Bull’s reign, Verstappen still maintains a 70-point advantage in the Constructors’ Championship. Wolff believes closing this gap with only nine races left will be challenging, despite Mercedes’ recent successes. Red Bull’s Christian Horner acknowledges McLaren’s current superiority and the need for a long-term strategy to counter it.
