Lando Norris wins thrilling Dutch Grand Prix to take back-to-back victories
Norris used a late strategy call to catch Antonelli and Hamilton and win by more than 11 seconds, giving McLaren back-to-back victories.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, McLaren driver Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix by 11.5 seconds, securing back-to-back victories. The race was red-flagged after home favorite Max Verstappen crashed into concrete barriers on the opening lap.
- Following a 30-minute delay, the race resumed with a standing restart where Norris regained the lead on lap 54 by executing a bold outside pass on championship leader Kimi Antonelli. This strategic maneuver proved decisive in securing the victory.
- Mercedes drivers Antonelli and George Russell criticized team radio strategy during the race, with Russell initially objecting to yielding position. The team admitted they were "out of sync" with car upgrades, impacting competitive pace.
- This event marked the final Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort, as promoters confirmed the venue drops off the Formula 1 calendar after this season. Verstappen scored zero points in his farewell home race.
- Verstappen prepares for the next round in two weeks as Norris's maximum points haul tightens the championship race. Championship leader Antonelli maintains his lead despite Norris's consecutive victories narrowing the gap significantly.
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Madrid, 24 Aug (EFE).- Formula One returned from the holidays and the British rider Lando Norris (McLaren), the world's champion, gave a new hit on the table when the race of the Netherlands GP was awarded, citing that it marks the equator of the season, adding his second consecutive victory and showing the improvement of the ‘papaya’ team, which narrows distances with the positions of head and calls for step in the fight for the World Cup.
Norris Wins Dutch GP, but Antonelli Leaves 59 Points Clear as Russell and Hamilton Tie
Lando Norris won a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, but Kimi Antonelli emerged with an even stronger grip on the Formula One drivers' championship. Norris recovered from losing the lead after an early red flag to beat Antonelli by 11.536 seconds. George Russell completed the podium, while Lewis Hamilton finished less than a second behind him in fourth. Antonelli's second-place finish moved him to 242 points, leaving him 59 clear of Russel…
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News & RecordNorris claims Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix
Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris passed drivers' standings leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli and racing legend Lewis Hamilton on Lap 54 to take control of the Dutch Grand Prix and win by more than 11 seconds on Sunday in Zandvoort,…
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