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Red Bull has conceded that the team is fortunate that McLaren “underperformed” earlier in the 2024 Formula 1 season amid its dominant win in the Dutch Grand Prix. Lando Norris was supreme throughout the weekend at Zandvoort as he converted a dominant pole position into a commanding 22-second win over Max Verstappen. McLaren’s upgraded MCL38 […]
Lando Norris dominated the weekend at Zandvoort, securing a 22-second victory over Max Verstappen after starting from pole position. McLaren’s upgraded MCL38 performance highlighted Red Bull’s struggles, narrowing the gap in the Constructors’ Championship to 30 points. Despite Verstappen’s 70-point advantage in the Drivers’ Championship, Red Bull’s recent lack of wins has sparked concern within the team. Team principal Horner expressed the importance of not relying solely on Verstappen’s lead in the upcoming races. Norris, claiming his second F1 victory, aims to extend the lead over Red Bull as they vow to respond and fight for success in the remaining races of the season.
