Based on the starting grid for the Dutch Grand Prix, we can anticipate an exciting race. McLaren has secured an entirely orange front row, but all eyes are on Max Verstappen, who is aiming for a home victory from P3. What possibilities lie ahead for the Red Bull driver in the Dutch dunes?
As expected, McLaren set the tone during the qualifying round in Zandvoort. The question was not whether the Woking-based team would secure pole position, but which of their two drivers would do so. In the end, Oscar Piastri was slightly faster and will start from P1, with an eager Lando Norris beside him on the grid. Which of the two will score the most points for the championship today?
The orange stands are primarily focused on Max Verstappen, who is hunting for a home victory from P3. With a smart strategy and perhaps a bit of luck, anything is possible in the race. The big surprise on the starting grid is Isack Hadjar. The young Racing Bulls driver has astonished everyone by claiming P4, his best result ever in Formula 1.
Behind them, George Russell and Charles Leclerc have respectively secured P5 and P6, while Lewis Hamilton in his Ferrari has only managed to reach P7. Liam Lawson impressively starts from P8.
Stroll at the Back of the Grid
The qualifying results for Mercedes talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli (P11) and Verstappen’s teammate Yuki Tsunoda (P12) are somewhat disappointing. The biggest letdown is undoubtedly Lance Stroll. The Canadian crashed yesterday due to his own mistake in Zandvoort and as a result, must start from the last position.
The race starts today at 13:00 UTC.
