Max Verstappen says Red Bull needs to be “realistic” after suffering a heavy defeat at the hands of Lando Norris in qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Norris set a time of 1:09.673 towards the end of Q3, displacing provisional pole sitter Verstappen, who had moved above Norris and Oscar Piastri after the first Q3 runs.
READ MORE: Verstappen faces Red Bull ‘reality’ after defeat to Dutchman Norris
Hamilton penalized after incident in qualifying
Lewis Hamilton was given a three-place grid penalty for the Dutch Grand Prix following a meeting with the F1 commissioners in Zandvoort.
The Mercedes driver was dragged before the race control after he apparently impeded Sergio Perez at Turn 9 in Q1 when Perez was doing a flying lap.
READ MORE: Hamilton receives penalty after qualifying incident
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Albon disqualified after violation in qualifying for the Dutch GP
Alex Albon was disqualified from qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix after his underbody was found to be in breach of technical regulations.
The Williams driver finished Q3 in an impressive eighth place, his best qualifying result of the season.
READ MORE: Albon disqualified after Dutch GP qualifying violation
Report: Williams considers replacing Sargeant ahead of Italian GP
Further doubts have been cast over Logan Sargeant’s Formula One career after reports emerged that Williams are considering replacing the American ahead of next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
Sargeant endured a disastrous Saturday at the Dutch Grand Prix, suffering a horrific accident in third practice which ruled him out of qualifying.
READ MORE: Williams considers replacing Sargeant ahead of Italian GP – report
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Brown addresses Norris’ “weakness” ahead of battle with Verstappen
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown said it was crucial for Lando Norris not to “overthink” his race starts. The British driver started from pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The American believes that if you talk too much about something that is gradually being perceived as a weakness – as the 24-year-old himself called it – you run the risk of making an issue out of it.
READ MORE: Brown addresses Norris’ ‘weakness’ ahead of Verstappen clash
Norris on guard despite pole at Dutch GP due to threat from Verstappen
Lando Norris is expecting a “tough” Dutch Grand Prix after displacing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen from pole position at his home race.
The McLaren driver ended the Dutchman’s flawless qualifying streak in Zandvoort – and will try to do the same to his winning streak in the races tomorrow.
READ MORE: Norris concerned about Verstappen threat despite Dutch GP pole
