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George Russell says he can’t wait for qualifying as Mercedes looks in the mix with McLaren and Red Bull at the Dutch Grand Prix, while opening practice pacesetters Lando Norris and Max Verstappen b…
George Russell is looking forward to qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix as Mercedes shows competitiveness against McLaren and Red Bull. The second practice session saw Mercedes topping the charts with Russell in first, followed by Hamilton in third and Piastri in between. Russell is happy with the car’s performance and anticipates a close battle for pole position. Lando Norris acknowledges the competitiveness of Mercedes and aims to fine-tune McLaren’s upgraded car for a stronger challenge. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen feels Red Bull is lacking performance compared to the leading teams and will need to work on improving for Sunday’s race. Despite the challenges, all drivers are excited for the qualifying battle and the unpredictability of the competition.
