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What promised to be a close four-way fight quickly became a one-team show – here’s what went so wrong for McLaren’s rivals
The British Grand Prix in Formula 1 was anticipated to be a close battle among McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes for victory based on the tight competition seen during practice and qualifying sessions.
However, the race outcome took a surprising turn, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominating and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg also making it to the podium.
McLaren’s main rivals faced setbacks due to poor setup choices or misjudgments, giving Piastri and Lando Norris an advantage.
Mercedes’ strategic errors in dealing with changing weather conditions significantly impacted their performance, leading to disappointing finishes for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
Red Bull’s decision to use a Monza-spec rear wing initially seemed like a clever move after Verstappen clinched pole position, but it ultimately backfired during the race.
