Nico Rosberg has expressed concern about McLaren’s constant improvement following the Dutch Grand Prix. The former Formula 1 driver commented that Mercedes needs to take seriously what this progression from the British team represents.
In a recent appearance on _Sky Sports F1_, Rosberg highlighted Lando Norris’s impressive pace at Zandvoort. Norris chose not to change tires during a virtual safety car period, a decision that allowed him to maintain the lead in the race, which Rosberg considers remarkable.
Comparing Norris’s speed to George Russell’s under similar conditions, Rosberg stated: ‘Lando was seven or eight tenths per lap faster than George.’ This speed evidences that McLaren is developing faster than the competition, especially after a season marked by Mercedes’ dominance.
Rosberg also added that this situation could complicate things for Mercedes in the final stretch of the season. ‘Right now, McLaren is the team to beat,’ he commented, emphasizing that the British team is developing its car at a surprising rate.
After his victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, Norris secures a prominent position in the drivers’ championship, currently sitting fourth with 159 points. Fans are questioning whether Norris can mount a challenge for the title, although he himself insisted on the importance of staying focused on each race.
‘It may sound boring, but my philosophy is to race one race at a time,’ Norris said. The driver wants to enjoy a brief break before the next Grand Prix in Monza, with no rush to think beyond the present.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
