Mercedes will rely on split strategies to put Max Verstappen under pressure and try to undermine the Red Bull driver's quest for a home win on Sunday at Zandvoort. Verstappen clinched his tenth career pole position in F1 on Saturday, and the Dutchman, well supported by his loyal orange army, is determined to follow up his performance with a resounding home win. Mercedes may not have the advantage of pace over its Red Bull rival, but the Brackley squad is looking at strategy and tactics to gain an edge in the 72-lap race, with Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas starting P2 and P3. "I think we need to be satisfied with where we ended up," said Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff after...
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