Our verdict on Norris's win and Mercedes team orders

Lando Norris claimed back-to-back victories for McLaren at the Dutch Grand Prix, reigniting discussion about a potential Formula 1 title fightback. Mercedes controversially used team orders to instruct George Russell to allow young driver Kimi Antonelli to pass him in the closing stages of the race. Analysts note that Mercedes remains competitive despite minimal upgrades since the season's start, with engine and aerodynamic updates expected ahead of Monza potentially shifting the title fight back toward the Silver Arrows.