Norris wins final Dutch GP as Verstappen's Zandvoort farewell ends in Lap 1 DNF
Summary
Lando Norris won the final Dutch GP with a late pass on Kimi Antonelli, who still extended his title lead. Max Verstappen's last home race ended in a Lap 1 spin, leaving Red Bull with work to do at Monza.
Lando Norris won the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, taking his second straight victory after a hard-fought battle with championship leader Kimi Antonelli. He lost the lead early, but a decisive Turn 1 move on Lap 54 sealed what he called 'one of my better wins.'
Why it matters:
The win keeps McLaren firmly in the title conversation. Antonelli's second place extended his championship lead to 59 points over George Russell and Hamilton, while Zandvoort said goodbye to the calendar.
The details:
- Norris started from pole and retook the lead with a pass on the Italian while Hamilton was yet to pit. Antonelli finished second, ahead of Russell.
- Norris on the title fight: 'One race at a time. There's no point thinking that far ahead.' He added McLaren still has 'plenty of things we need to do better.'
- Verstappen's final home race ended on Lap 1 when he spun on a wet patch at Turn 14 after a close battle with Hamilton and Lawson. He admitted he accelerated too early on a drying line.
- Verstappen called the weekend 'disappointing' on pace, saying Red Bull 'just couldn't really fight with the guys ahead.'
What's next:
The paddock heads to Monza. Norris will look to build momentum, Verstappen hopes for a more competitive Red Bull, and Antonelli aims to extend his lead.
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