Norris wins Dutch GP to complete McLaren hat-trick
Lando Norris secured his second consecutive victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, leading McLaren to their third straight win at the circuit. The race featured a dramatic restart following an opening-lap crash by Max Verstappen, with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell rounding out the podium for Mercedes.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the 2026 Formula One championship standings, highlighting the shifting competitive balance between McLaren and Mercedes.
Lando Norris gave McLaren a third successive Dutch Grand Prix victory on Sunday (August 23, 2026) in a race of shifting fortunes that had to be re-started after home hero Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap.
Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished second with teammate George Russell obeying orders to let the Italian through late in the race and then holding off Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton for third.
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