P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris had topped every practice session at Zandvoort but was undone in qualifying by team-mate Oscar Piastri by just 0.012s.
Lando Norris is hoping to rely on some “magic” to defeat Oscar Piastri and potentially take control of the F1 world championship at the Dutch Grand Prix. Piastri starting on pole, with the pole-sitter having a strong record at Zandvoort, poses a tough challenge for Norris, who trails by nine points in the standings. Norris understands the need for divine intervention to overtake Piastri during the 72-lap race, especially considering their closely matched race pace. Despite the difficulty of overtaking a teammate, Norris is determined to find a way to surpass Piastri and reclaim the championship lead he lost. While acknowledging the tough competition, Norris remains confident in his abilities and strategic approach for the race ahead.
