P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has won the Dutch Grand Prix three times in four runnings since it returned to the F1 calendar in 2021.
One former driver believes Max Verstappen has ‘nothing to lose’ at the Dutch Grand Prix as the F1 world title is almost out of reach for him, being 97 points behind the championship leader.
Verstappen’s Red Bull RB21 is at a significant pace disadvantage to McLaren’s MCL39, and with Red Bull unlikely to focus more resources on the current car due to upcoming changes, his bid to win five titles in a row is likely to fail.
Despite the championship situation, Verstappen has a strong record at his home Dutch GP with three wins in four events since 2021, and the support of the passionate Dutch crowd will be a boost for him.
Analysts believe that the atmosphere at Zandvoort can energize Verstappen, giving him motivation to perform well and possibly secure a win if he puts it on pole and executes a great race.
Even though he faces challenges, the race in Zandvoort after the summer break and a tough Hungarian GP could be the perfect opportunity for Max to bounce back and show his racing spirit with the support of the enthusiastic crowd.
