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Lando Norris took an impressive victory at Zandvoort despite losing the lead to Max Verstappen in the opening metres of the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lando Norris achieved a dominant victory over Max Verstappen at the Dutchman’s home grand prix, marking the second win of his Formula 1 career. This win for McLaren at the Dutch Grand Prix is the first since Niki Lauda’s triumph in 1985, which happened to be the legendary driver’s final F1 victory. Despite Verstappen briefly leading at the start, Norris’ superior pace allowed him to regain the lead before the first round of pit stops. McLaren’s performance continued to impress as Norris pulled away from Verstappen, securing a victory and extending Verstappen’s winless streak. The Dutch Grand Prix did not see its usual winner as the three-time champion failed to clinch victory, leaving a remarkable legacy for McLaren and a memorable race that saw other drivers such as Charles Leclerc and George Russell shining on the track.
