The McLaren team earlier posted a message on X on the Wednesday before the race weekend in the Dutch dunes with the text:
“The Dutch capital is turning papaya,” with a photo of a McLaren fan and a Lando Norris fan. Red Bull Racing responded with a photo of hundreds of Orange- and hence
Max Verstappen-fans, with the text:
‘dream on,’ followed by a kiss.
McLaren took over from Red Bull Racing as the dominant force under the current regulations.
McLaren’s drivers currently hold a significant advantage in the championship standings, with Oscar Piastri leading and Lando Norris close behind. Max Verstappen sits in third place, trailing Piastri by 97 points and Norris by 88.