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Max Verstappen believes it will be difficult for him to fight Lando Norris for victory in the Dutch Grand Prix given the gap between the two in qualifying. Norris secured pole position by over 0.35…
Max Verstappen acknowledges that it will be challenging for him to compete with Lando Norris for the win at the Dutch Grand Prix due to the significant gap between them in qualifying. Despite securing a front-row starting position alongside Norris, Verstappen concedes that the qualifying margin indicates Norris holds a considerable advantage over him in terms of race pace. Verstappen expresses a hopeful yet realistic outlook for the race, acknowledging Norris’ superior performance and comfort with the car. He attributes his own qualifying struggles to the unpredictability of his car’s handling, leading to difficulties in putting together a clean lap. Despite the challenges faced during qualifying, Verstappen is satisfied with his front-row starting position, especially considering his initial lack of confidence in competing for pole position.
