McLaren entered the Dutch Grand Prix weekend with Lando Norris on pole, but their advantage over a single lap didn’t carry into the Sprint. The team’s rear grip issues over longer runs left them vulnerable, forcing a rethink ahead of the main race.
Strategy will be decisive at Zandvoort, where teams must balance tyre wear against the risk of undercuts or long stints. The Sprint’s struggles for McLaren highlight how quickly race-day tactics can shift when conditions change.
With multiple ways to approach the Grand Prix—short stints, long runs, or strategic gambles—today’s race becomes a high-speed chess match where one misstep could cost a podium.
