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Lando Norris denies Antonelli in F1 Dutch GP after Verstappen crashes out of home race
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix after a strong battle with Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, retaking the lead with 15 laps remaining and ultimately finishing ahead of Antonelli and George Russell.
- The race was disrupted early on by a major crash involving Max Verstappen, who was unharmed despite his car being destroyed, leading to a 40-minute stoppage.
- Norris’s strategic decision to stay out longer before his final pit stop gave him fresher tires and the grip advantage needed to overtake Antonelli, demonstrating excellent racecraft.
- Kimi Antonelli leads the world championship by 59 points over teammate George Russell, with Norris closing the gap to third place, 83 points behind.
- The victory marks Norris’s second consecutive win of the season and his 13th career win, highlighting McLaren’s significant progress this year despite some car weaknesses.
