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McLaren boss Andrea Stella says Max Verstappen’s fresh set of Soft tyres could prove a “powerful weapon” in Sunday’s F1 Dutch GP.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes Max Verstappen’s new set of Soft tyres could be a potent weapon in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Despite McLaren’s strong showing, Stella acknowledges Verstappen as a major threat, although the Dutch driver remains cautious. Verstappen’s return to the top three in qualifying signals a closer competition with McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Stella emphasizes the importance of beating Verstappen, who is only two-tenths behind McLaren’s pace. The strategic element, including Verstappen’s fresh tires, adds complexity to the race dynamics. McLaren’s tire flexibility may provide an advantage, but Red Bull, as confirmed by Helmut Marko, is poised to challenge McLaren’s dominance.
