The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort was a roller coaster of emotions for the drivers and teams. Lando Norris shone brightly, taking his second career victory and closing the gap to title rival Max Verstappen. But it was a mixed weekend for other teams and drivers, with Ferrari making a comeback and Mercedes struggling to find their pace. Dive into the key highlights and lowlights from the Dutch race.
Author: Zephyr Ebonheart
Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has expressed concerns that something has ‘gone wrong’ with Red Bull’s development of their 2023 car, leading to balance issues that have hindered their performance in recent races. The Dutch driver is keen to get to the bottom of their issues as they look to bounce back at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
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McLaren’s Lando Norris stormed to pole position for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Tune in on Sunday, 25 August for live coverage, highlights, and radio commentary of this thrilling race at Zandvoort.
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