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Norris wins dramatic Dutch Grand Prix as Verstappen crashes

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Based on Formula 1 · Aug 23, 2026

Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap, ending the race under red flags. Norris overtook Kimi Antonelli to take the lead in the final third of the race.

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Norris wins dramatic Dutch Grand Prix as Verstappen crashes
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Key points
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Lando Norris emerged as the victor of an action-packed Dutch Grand Prix, the McLaren driver crossing the line ahead of the Mercedes pair of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
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Lando Norris has taken his second consecutive victory of the season during an eventful Dutch Grand Prix, the Briton beating Kimi Antonelli to the win while home favourite Max Verstappen suffered a dramatic crash that resulted in the race being red-flagged.
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After Norris initially led away from pole position at the start, the race was halted just one lap later when Verstappen lost the rear of his Red Bull and hit the wall heavily.
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When the action resumed, Antonelli made a flying start to overtake Norris for P1 and from there stretched out a lead – but as the race entered its final third, Norris made ground and retook the position from the Mercedes.
Key numbers
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536-second margin over Antonelli.
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Liam Lawson was the only Red Bull finisher in seventh, despite a 10-second penalty for a yellow flag infringement.

Lando Norris secured his second consecutive victory of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. The race was disrupted early when Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the opening lap, prompting a red flag. Verstappen reported no injuries, and the race resumed after the track was cleared. Norris, starting from pole position, initially led but was overtaken by Antonelli before reclaiming the lead in the closing stages.

Antonelli took the lead after the restart but Norris closed the gap and reclaimed the position as the race progressed. A late Virtual Safety Car, triggered by Esteban Ocon’s stranded Haas, led to strategic pit stops that reshaped the race order. Norris maintained his advantage, crossing the line with an 11.536-second margin over Antonelli. Russell secured third place, fending off Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the final laps.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished fourth and fifth respectively, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri took sixth. Liam Lawson was the only Red Bull finisher in seventh, despite a 10-second penalty for a yellow flag infringement. Nico Hulkenberg scored points for Audi in eighth, with Fernando Alonso ninth for Aston Martin and Pierre Gasly tenth for Alpine. The race saw multiple retirements, including Lance Stroll, Valtteri Bottas, and home favourite Verstappen, who crashed out early.

The Dutch Grand Prix marked Zandvoort’s final appearance on the F1 calendar, featuring a mix of dry and wet conditions. Verstappen’s new Red Bull contract and the Sprint format’s return added to the weekend’s significance. Norris, a 2024 Dutch Grand Prix winner, started from pole but faced a challenging race with changing track conditions and strategic pit stops.

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