Dutch Grand Prix: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli at final Zandvoort race – BBC Sport
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Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win
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Image caption: Lando Norris also won the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position before the summer break
By Andrew Benson, F1 Correspondent in Zandvoort
Published 5 minutes ago
Lando Norris and McLaren beat Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.
Race Overview:
- Chaos on first lap: Max Verstappen crashed his Red Bull at high speed on a damp track, leading to a red flag.
- Norris leads initially: Antonelli took the lead from Norris at the restart, but Norris built a tyre offset advantage through two pit stops.
- Strategic battle: Lewis Hamilton was leading at the time, but Norris passed him further around the same lap to take the lead on track.
- Team orders controversy: A late virtual safety car led to Mercedes’ George Russell being ordered to let Antonelli past into second place.
- Final positions: Norris won, followed by Russell and Hamilton, with Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) scoring points in ninth.
Key Takeaways:
- Norris and McLaren masterclass
- Antonelli tightens championship lead
- Team orders cause unhappiness at Mercedes and Ferrari
- Aston Martin showing progress
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