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McLaren F1 star Lando Norris has been ruled out of the Dutch Grand Prix after a persistent issue plagued his race.
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris was forced to retire from the Dutch Grand Prix due to an oil leak issue that plagued his race just seven laps before the end. Despite attempts to console him, Norris expressed disappointment over the team radio and acknowledged the stroke of bad luck.
The Mercedes-powered McLaren team has faced reliability issues this season, with Norris becoming the latest victim of engine failure at Zandvoort. Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok expressed devastation over Norris’ setback in the championship battle with his teammate Oscar Piastri, who went on to win the race and extend his lead.
Norris’ hopes for the 2025 F1 title took a significant blow with his second DNF of the season at the Dutch GP, leaving him trailing behind Piastri in the standings. The championship rivalry is expected to intensify as the season progresses towards the Italian GP at Monza, while Norris faces the challenge of closing the points gap with his teammate in the upcoming races.
