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Max Verstappen has admitted Red Bull is “not quick enough” after Lando Norris cruised to victory in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
Max Verstappen admitted that he and Red Bull were not strong enough to challenge McLaren and Lando Norris for victory in the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite taking the lead at the start, Norris ultimately pulled ahead and finished over 22 seconds clear of Verstappen. The race saw the biggest margin of victory in F1 this season, with Norris also clinching the fastest lap. Verstappen’s second-place finish reduced his championship lead from 78 to 70 points. Verstappen acknowledged that they lacked the necessary speed to win but was satisfied with second place. Norris, who struggled at starts recently, was able to convert his pole position into victory at Zandvoort. Despite Verstappen’s confidence in their strong starts, he admitted to avoiding overthinking about beating Norris at the start.
