Kimi Antonelli claims Mercedes not fastest car on Formula 1 grid, Lando Norris disagrees

At the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, Lando Norris and McLaren demonstrated dominant pace, with Norris passing championship leader Kimi Antonelli late in the race after catching him following their second pit stop. Antonelli admitted post-race that Mercedes is 'clearly not the fastest car anymore,' placing them second or third, and citing McLaren's significant performance step since the Hungarian Grand Prix. Norris disagreed with Antonelli's assessment despite his convincing victory.