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McLaren might be too strong for Max Verstappen, but Laurent Mekies has hope that a podium could be on the cards at Zandvoort.
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies is optimistic about their performance, stating that the team is “back in the game” despite facing a significant pace deficit compared to McLaren.
Following a disappointing outing in Hungary, where they struggled in the midfield, the Milton Keynes-based squad is hopeful for a better showing at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend.
After analyzing the issues faced in Hungary during the summer break, Mekies believes the problems were circuit-specific and that they are back in contention for a podium finish in Zandvoort.
While Verstappen showed promising performance in practice sessions, Mekies acknowledges McLaren’s pace advantage as a challenge for Red Bull.
Despite the pace deficit, Mekies remains confident in the team’s competitiveness and their ability to fight for a top-three finish against strong competitors like Mercedes and Ferrari at the Dutch Grand Prix.
