Why Verstappen isn’t writing off a home win just yet

Despite his strong history at Zandvoort, Max Verstappen acknowledges that securing a victory at his home Grand Prix this weekend will be a significant challenge. The reigning World Champion, who calls the Dutch circuit his fortress with three wins since 2021, faces a tougher season where McLaren has emerged as a formidable force. While Verstappen has two wins this year, they were against the form book, indicating Red Bull's decreased dominance. Currently 97 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri with ten races remaining, Verstappen knows that adding to his Zandvoort tally and chasing a fifth consecutive title requires some luck and exceptional driving.