'Verstappen still has this disruptive effect on Norris despite Monaco win'
Updated:
0 Comments
I am a passionate and knowledgeable Formula 1 fan who has watched the sport since age five, watching every single race. Having karted competitively throughout my teens, I understand what it takes to be a racing driver, and every aspect of motorsports fascinates me. I am now studying sports journalism at the University of Gloucestershire with the hopes of one day landing a dream role in motorsport. As well as English, I speak Spanish fluently after living there for some time when I was younger.
Giedo van der Garde has pointed out a key area where Max Verstappen holds a clear edge over Lando Norris. Speaking on Vrooooom on Viaplay, the former F1 driver explained that Norris seems to struggle under direct pressure from Verstappen — something his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri handles better in the eyes of Van der Garde.
Verstappen still has Norris in his 'pocket' despite Monaco Grand Prix victory
Giedo van der Garde noted Max Verstappen's aggressive start against Oscar Piastri during the Monaco Grand Prix but pointed out that the Red Bull driver couldn’t find a way past the McLaren around the tight streets of Monte Carlo. Van der Garde observed a key difference between how the two McLaren drivers are handling battles with the Dutchman.
‘’When he was fighting Norris, Max would have definitely put him aside. He would have overtaken him too. Max has Norris in his pocket when it comes to battles on the track. And Piastri is somewhat a Max 2.0. He's good in fights, strong in overtaking, they have much more respect for each other.’’
Lando Norris took his second victory of the season at the Monaco Grand Prix
ADVERTISEMENT
Despite an aggressive attempt at the first corner, Max Verstappen couldn’t progress beyond fourth place in the Monaco Grand Prix. The Dutchman led for a significant portion of the race, but a mandatory second pit stop — which he delayed until the penultimate lap — ultimately cost him a chance at the podium. Former F1 world champion Damon Hill has since questioned Red Bull's strategy.
Lando Norris ultimately claimed victory, securing his second win of the season for McLaren. The British driver’s triumph tightened the title race, closing the gap to teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri to just three points. Max Verstappen now sits third in the standings, 25 points adrift.
Read also
This article was written in collaboration with Hidde Korte
Don’t miss GPblog in Google
Mark us as a preferred source and our articles will appear more often at the top of Top Stories.
Add as a preferred / source on Google
