P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has admitted that McLaren’s dominant Dutch Grand Prix pace has shown it has surpassed the team as the “benchmark” in Formula 1. McLaren was a class apart at Zandvoort as Lando Norris landed a crushing 22-second win over Max Verstappen despite losing the lead to the Dutchman at the start. […]
McLaren’s Lando Norris secured a dominant victory over Max Verstappen at Zandvoort, despite initially losing the lead to the Dutchman. Red Bull’s decision to anticipate higher tire degradation with a maximum downforce setup backfired, costing them time on the straights. Norris showcased impressive speed and easily passed Verstappen, who acknowledged he couldn’t beat Norris during the race. Red Bull’s focus shifted to securing points in the overall standings in the face of McLaren’s recent performance excellence. Red Bull acknowledges the need to respond to McLaren’s rapid progress and aims to address their car’s issues to remain competitive.
