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Lando Norris secured his second consecutive Grand Prix victory at the final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, overcoming a late challenge from Ferrari to finish over 11 seconds clear of Antonelli. The McLaren driver started from pole but lost the lead at the restart before reeling in the Italian in the final third of the race. Norris downplayed title talk afterward, emphasizing the need to keep working through the season.
Max Verstappen’s home event ended in dramatic fashion when he lost control of his Red Bull on the damp final corner, crashing heavily into the barriers and triggering a red flag. The Dutchman emerged uninjured but called the weekend “disappointing” after signing a contract extension earlier in the week. Mercedes took a bold gamble in the closing stages, inverting their cars during a Virtual Safety Car to secure a double podium with Russell second and Antonelli third.
Ferrari’s race was marred by strategy frustrations, as Hamilton and Leclerc split on team decisions that left Hamilton questioning his role. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s Liam Lawson returned to the squad with a seventh-place finish, while Yuki Tsunoda narrowly missed scoring for Racing Bulls. The F1 ACADEMY saw Alisha Palmowski extend her championship lead with a win in the Feature Race.
Next up is the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where the focus shifts to the title race and fresh challenges for the field.
