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Lando Norris won the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after a daring late-race pass on Kimi Antonelli, with Antonelli second and George Russell third, as Norris celebrated with his team and the Dutch king.
Max Verstappen’s final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort was cut short on the opening lap after a wet-condition crash into the wall, triggering a red flag as the event paused; Verstappen said he’s okay, and the race marks the last Dutch GP on the F1 calendar after this season.
Verstappen’s sprint action at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort is being cited as part of renewed momentum to keep the Netherlands on Formula One’s calendar, with officials signaling a potential path for the race’s return in future seasons.
Max Verstappen explained his race-ending Dutch Grand Prix crash came from a damp Turn 1 after a rain shower left the track wet, with the Red Bull driver starting seventh and getting squeezed on the grass in a four-wide moment before accelerating onto a drying patch too early. He called the impact a 'decent hit' and noted it fit a weekend where Red Bull struggled, as he heads into the Italian Grand Prix with time to recover after feeling unwell.
Lando Norris overtook Kimi Antonelli in a late-race duel to win the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap; Norris benefited from a longer final stint with fresher tires to seize the lead with about 15 laps remaining, while George Russell finished third and Lewis Hamilton fourth as McLaren's upgrades help reshape the title fight.
Lando Norris converted pole into a Dutch GP win for McLaren, while Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. Liam Lawson delivered a standout performance on Red Bull’s return, finishing seventh, and Yuki Tsunoda impressed in his Racing Bulls drive by finishing 11th. The race also underscored ongoing doubts about Aston Martin’s Honda-powered pace, despite chassis upgrades.
Lando Norris will start from pole for McLaren and lead the 72-lap Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with George Russell second for Mercedes. Max Verstappen is seventh after a rear-suspension change breached parc fermé rules, forcing Sergio Perez to a pit-lane start and leaving 21 drivers on the starting grid. Yuki Tsunoda is 13th and Liam Lawson eighth, in what the article notes as F1’s final Dutch GP for the foreseeable future.
Lando Norris starts from pole at Zandvoort with George Russell on the front row after a rain-affected build-up; Kimi Antonelli is third and Lewis Hamilton fifth as the Dutch Grand Prix begins at 14:00 BST. Overtaking is tough on this track, and a two-stop is widely seen as fastest, with Ferrari and Max Verstappen likely to start on softs. A shower was forecast to clear by around 14:30 local time, leaving dry conditions for the race, which is the final Dutch GP on the current calendar.
Live updates from Zandvoort as F1 qualifying decides pole for the Dutch Grand Prix, following Saturday's Sprint drama; the 60-minute session starts at 16:00 local time, with teams aiming to lock in the best grid spots.
Lando Norris grabbed pole for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, beating George Russell by 0.102 seconds as rain threatened to disrupt final runs; Norris built on an early laps lead, with Kimi Antonelli briefly atop the times before Norris's late-lap push, while Hamilton secured P5 and Verstappen started seventh as a light shower failed to swing the order.
The Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort will depart the Formula 1 calendar after 2026. Promoters say the event, privately funded and with no direct government support, faces a precarious financial balance and rising costs, making a long-term sustainable business case unlikely. Despite strong fan interest, escalating ticket prices and revenue risks mean they would need near-sellout crowds every year, and rotations to other tracks were deemed not viable. The decision to end on a high note reflects weighing ongoing risks against the benefits of continuing.
Formula 1 will end the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after 2026 because the circuit must stand on its own financially, lacking government backing despite strong crowds and sponsorship; a rotation is unlikely, but Zandvoort could serve as a standby for replacements, with Imola and a potential German GP mentioned as near-term alternatives, preserving the event’s legacy.
Lando Norris retired from the Dutch Grand Prix due to an unspecified technical reliability issue, which McLaren is investigating without full proof of the cause. This incident impacts Norris's chances in the Drivers' Championship, now 34 points behind teammate Oscar Piastri, with McLaren aiming to maintain fairness and neutrality as the season progresses.
Oscar Piastri won the Dutch GP, capitalizing on chaos and Norris's retirement, which significantly impacts the championship standings. Norris faced disappointment with a mechanical failure, while other drivers like Isack Hadjar and Alex Albon achieved notable results amidst the race's incidents. Ferrari and Tsunoda experienced setbacks, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the race.
Oscar Piastri won the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix for McLaren, while teammate Lando Norris faced technical issues and retired. The race featured multiple safety cars and strategic pit stops, with Piastri maintaining control to secure the victory, marking a significant achievement for McLaren amidst challenges.