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via RacingNews365George Russell secures Sprint pole at ZandvoortGeorge Russell achieved pole position for the Sprint race at Zandvoort, marking a significant moment in his season. Lando Norris will join him on the front row, highlighting McLaren's increasing competitiveness.
RacingNews365Fri 21 Aug · 15:20 UTC
via f1oversteer.comAnthony Davidson blames Max Verstappen for ‘ridiculous’ Red Bull RB22 issue at the Dutch Grand PrixDuring the first practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix, Max Verstappen faced significant gearbox issues that affected his performance, finishing 11th overall. This session followed his recent contract extension with Red Bull, which will keep him with the team until 2030. Teammate Liam Lawson, filling in for the injured Isack Hadjar, placed 14th, while Arvid Lindblad led the Red Bull team in 10th position.
Anthony Davidson attributed Verstappen's gearbox problems to his aggressive braking style, suggesting that his downshifts were causing the rear tires to lock up. Davidson's comments highlighted the challenges Verstappen faced during the session, as the Red Bull cars struggled to match the pace of their competitors. The team now faces pressure to resolve these issues ahead of the race weekend.
f1oversteer.comFri 21 Aug · 13:30 UTC
via f1oversteer.comMcLaren wanted to put Mark Webber ‘back in his box’ by speaking to Max VerstappenMcLaren's interest in Max Verstappen has been highlighted following his new contract with Red Bull, which confirms Oscar Piastri's continued presence at the team for at least another year. McLaren's management, including Zak Brown, acknowledged their interest in Verstappen, suggesting they would have pursued him if they had the capacity for a third car. This situation has created tension with Mark Webber, Piastri's manager, particularly after Piastri's championship loss to Lando Norris, leading to speculation about Webber's diminishing influence in Piastri's career decisions.
The dynamics between McLaren and Webber have reportedly soured, with claims that he has been sidelined in favor of a more commercial focus and that he may not even have access to McLaren's hospitality. Despite these tensions, Webber has consistently denied that Piastri is exploring options to leave the team, indicating that he remains committed to McLaren despite the ongoing speculation and internal changes.f1oversteer.comThu 20 Aug · 20:00 UTCLando Norris
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