P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has admitted that Red Bull still has “a bit of work to do” to be in a position to challenge for the win during this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. Verstappen has entered this weekend retaining a huge 78-point lead, but he is on a four-race run without a win as Red […]
“Verstappen enters the weekend with a significant 78-point lead, but has not won in the last four races as Red Bull’s competitors have closed the gap. Despite aiming for a fourth consecutive win at home, he faces tough competition from McLaren and Mercedes at Zandvoort. Verstappen finished second in FP1 and slipped to fifth in FP2, acknowledging that Red Bull is lagging behind in both short and long runs. He admits that there is room for improvement but no clear solution yet. Teammate Perez struggles in 12th place but remains optimistic, mentioning ongoing tests to address performance issues. Red Bull is focused on improving long run pace to catch up with frontrunners.”
