Lando Norris gives himself rare credit after Zandvoort win

Lando Norris gave himself a rare pat on the back after winning the Dutch Grand Prix, admitting he feels he is doing a better job than anyone on the grid. The McLaren driver's back-to-back victories have cut Kimi Antonelli's title lead to 83 points, with the Mercedes driver facing a 10-place grid penalty at Monza.

Why it matters:

Norris has often been his own harshest critic, but his newfound confidence comes as McLaren's upgraded MCL40 has made him a genuine title threat again. With Antonelli penalized in Italy, the gap could shrink further, keeping the championship fight alive.

The details:

• Norris started from pole but lost the lead at the restart after Max Verstappen's opening-lap crash, then overtook Antonelli to secure the win.
• He praised his own performance, saying: "For once, I would give myself a little bit of credit that I feel like I'm doing a better job than everyone."
• He believes McLaren and Mercedes have "a very similar car," but Mercedes is better all-round, while McLaren excels in high-speed corners.
• Norris insists his driving made the difference, not just the car: "If I'd made one mistake in qualifying and started P3, P4, P5, I'm not going to win."

What's next:

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza offers a prime opportunity for Norris to close the gap, as Antonelli's grid penalty weakens Mercedes' front-row presence. Norris will need to maintain this level of performance to keep his title hopes alive.