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In a display of driving excellence, Lando Norris clinched pole position for the Dutch GT race at Zandvoort, narrowly beating out local favorite Max Verstappen. The McLaren driver’s blistering pace and superior traction proved decisive in this closely fought qualifying session, setting the stage for an enthralling race ahead.

In a recent Dakar Rally news update, McLaren has expressed no concerns over Lando Norris retracting his comments regarding his collision with Formula 1 rival Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix. McLaren CEO Zak Brown praised Norris’ handling of the situation and revealed the team’s discussions with the young driver were focused on moving on and ensuring his full attention is on the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

In a dramatic turn of events at the Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed the team’s strategic reasoning behind ignoring Max Verstappen’s plea to pit earlier. Despite the disappointment of not securing the win, Horner maintains that it has not been a ‘totally disastrous’ weekend for the team, with Verstappen extending his championship lead.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to claim pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on his home turf, having topped the sole practice session and the Sprint Shootout on Friday. Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix is set to commence at 4pm local time (+2 GMT) on Saturday at the Red Bull Ring circuit, and Verstappen’s blazing pace in the practice and sprint shootout sessions has set the stage for a potential pole position at his home event.