Zak Brown claims McLaren ‘not shocked’ by Lando Norris’ MONSTROUS 22-second Dutch GP win over Max Verstappen
McLaren's Lando Norris has been faster than Max Verstappen since the past few races.
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Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Zak Brown (via IMAGO)
McLaren driver Lando Norris finally put an end to his winless drought since Miami by impeccably winning the Dutch Grand Prix. Following the victory, the team’s CEO, Zak Brown, has showered massive praise on Norris.
Lando Norris has been one of the most consistent drivers this season. The 24-year-old has amassed 225 points so far but has been unfortunate in racking up wins. However, Norris displayed exceptional will throughout the recently concluded Dutch GP weekend to win with a 22-second lead over Max Verstappen.
Zak Brown has deemed the MCL38’s upgrades the key factor behind the Brit’s win. Brown also said that the Woking-based team needs to remain persistent to fully challenge for the title this year.
It was a big gap but we knew we were fast all weekend so I'm not shocked, just pleasantly surprised by the size of the gap. I think the upgrades clearly worked, but we need to keep our feet on the ground and not assume that will be a repeat every weekend.Zak Brown said after the Dutch GP
Zak Brown: "It was a big gap but we knew we were fast all weekend so I'm not shocked, just pleasantly surprised by the size of the gap. I think the upgrades clearly worked, but we need to keep our feet on the ground and not assume that will be a repeat every weekend."
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Norris’s win at Zandvoort has now reduced his gap to 70 points over leader Max Verstappen in the driver’s championship. He will now look to perform in the same manner at the Italian Grand Prix.
Andrea Stella in praise of Lando Norris’ competitiveness post-Dutch GP triumph
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella was delighted after Lando Norris successfully converted his pole position into a win at Zandvoort. Norris’ triumph means that the Papayas have now won three times while amassing 13 podiums this campaign.
I am very happy for the team and for Lando himself. I think he has just proven the level of competitiveness, he can pull off. We know that he has been absolutely faultless this weekend.Andrea Stella said after the Dutch GP
Stella: I am very happy for the team and for Lando himself. I think he has just proven the level of competitiveness, he can pull off. We know that he has been absolutely faultless this weekend, and a little bit of a shame for Oscar, he could have definitely been…
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Andrea Stella has deemed the 24-year-old a flawless performer throughout the Dutch weekend. Stella claimed that Norris’ dominant victory has proven his brilliance to his rivals and their teams on the grid.
The Papayas secured more points than the leaders, Red Bull yet again this weekend, closing their gap to only 30 points in the constructor’s championship. They will have to keep up with the same intensity to reclaim the revered title for the first time since 1997.
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