McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at The Circuit Zandvoort, western Netherlands, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by SIMON WOHLFAHRT / AFP)
Zandvoort, Netherlands: Formula One world champion Lando Norris stormed to victory in a thrilling Dutch Grand Prix Sunday, sealing back-to-back wins in a race marred by a huge crash for local hero Max Verstappen.
The British driver started on pole and managed to come out on top of a sensational three-way battle with current title leader Kimi Antonelli and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
Norris crossed the line 11.54 seconds ahead of Antonelli in second place and claimed a memorable hat-trick for McLaren at the Dutch Grand Prix after wins for teammate Oscar Piastri last year and the Briton himself the year before.
"Let's keep pushing," said the delighted 26-year-old, who had cut a downbeat figure after finishing third in the sprint race on Saturday, complaining his McLaren lacked pace.
Antonelli's Mercedes teammate George Russell completed the podium after holding off a determined challenge from Hamilton in the closing stages of the race.
