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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has claimed McLaren squandered an opening to win the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix when it switched one lap too late onto slicks. Norris capitalised on preserving his Intermediates in better shape than his rivals to pass both Max Verstappen and polesitterGeorge Russell once DRS was activated. But while Norris […]
Norris took advantage of preserving his Intermediates better than his rivals, passing both Verstappen and polesitter Russell with the activation of DRS. However, McLaren’s slow pit stop under a Safety Car allowed Verstappen to retake the lead. Horner believes the turning point came when McLaren delayed switching Norris to slicks, allowing Red Bull to reclaim the lead. Timing was crucial, with McLaren missing the opportunity to pit Norris earlier when Verstappen struggled on Medium tires. Horner admitted that McLaren seemed poised to dominate as Norris streaked seven seconds clear in the wet conditions but ultimately lost the advantage due to strategic decisions and Verstappen’s successful tire management.
