Max Verstappen Surprized his own team in the opening Lap of the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. The Overtaking Move on Lando Norris Astonished Team Boss Laurent Mekies.
“We work with him every day, of course, but just we were surprised by what he pulled out of the hat again,” The French team boss laughed after the racing at Zandvoort, in which Verstappen Anally finished second.
Hey briefly hero that second place in the opening phase, thanks to a daring move in Turn 2. The Driver from Limburg outbraked norris on the outside, then letterly slid about some Sand, but did take to take second place from the McLaren Driver. Much to the delight of his home crowd.
“How did he do that? We asked ourelves,” Mekies recalled. “And how did he keep the car on the track? It was a bit reminiscent of that overtaking move in the sprint racing at spa-francorchamps. Max knew he had one chance. It had to happen now and cool it his all.”
“Max Still Leaves us speechless. I have no words for it. This is so great,” Mekies praised his Driver. “Really Well Done.”
Verstappen said he had a good start on the soft tires. “I already tried it on the outside in the first corner. Then I was on the outside of turn 2. There is always some sand there. I really tried to push into the corner on the soft tires. THEN I WENT SIDEWAYS for a moment,” “Him all.
Norris Knew Verstappen was going to attack
Norris Already Knew He would have to deal with Verstappen and his soft tires, as he started on mediums himself. “There was a good chance he would get. Fits. Then, after a good start, I also had a bad shift moment, which made me lose my momentum.”
Verstappen and Norris Came Out of the Tarzan Corner Side by Side. “I was on the inside and couldn’t go to the left. I knew max was going for it in turn 2. It was very close,” Norris looked back on the moment. “But I also knew that would ultimately be much faster in the race, so I didnn’t have to worry about it.”
That Became Apparent Nine Laps later, When Norris Retook Verstappen on the Outside in the Tarzan Corner. A Late Retirement by The McLaren Driver Ultimately Gave Verstappen Second Place After All.