McLaren’s MCL39 turns out to be an excellent versatile – but what he likes most are the middle speed corners, and there are many in Zandvoort. The result, in qualification, was Oscar Piastri Pipping Lando Norris in Pole, while Papaya’s cars have locked the first row.
Behind them, it’s no longer a Stroopwafel fight. Max Verstappen will start the third – but Isack Hadjar did a magnificent job to join him in the second row, ahead of George Russell and the Ferrari.
On the day of the race, there will be different tire strategies in play, and a capricious time to mix things. So take a look at the tactical options that the teams have when the lights go out …
