P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull lost out on victory at the Dutch Grand Prix with McLaren’s Lando Norris taking a convincing win over Max Verstappen.
Sergio Perez has expressed his concern over McLaren’s impressive pace during the Dutch Grand Prix, stating that it was “scary” for Red Bull. Lando Norris secured his second F1 win at Zandvoort, finishing ahead of championship leader Max Verstappen by 22.9 seconds, the largest winning margin of the season so far. Despite claiming 6th place, Perez was disappointed with Red Bull’s performance compared to McLaren and Ferrari, feeling they should’ve been closer to their competitors. The strong point haul by McLaren has allowed them to narrow the gap to Red Bull by 30 points in the championship standings. Perez acknowledged that despite the challenges, it was a positive and constructive weekend for Red Bull, with valuable data gathered in their pursuit to improve performance. Looking ahead to the next race at Monza, Perez emphasized the importance of maximizing the team’s potential and finding the right package to enhance competitiveness.
