Lando Norris claims victory at Dutch Grand Prix as Mercedes struggles continue
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Lando Norris secured his second consecutive victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, defeating championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Despite Norris's win, Antonelli maintained his standings advantage, leading by 83 points in the drivers' standings. Mercedes, once dominant, has not won a race since Spa-Francorchamps and has struggled with car upgrades, deploying fewer parts than rivals this season. The team faces challenges as Antonelli will incur a grid penalty for exceeding engine part limits at the next race. This shift in competitiveness raises questions about Mercedes' strategy heading into the latter half of the season.
- •Lando Norris wins the Dutch Grand Prix, marking his second straight victory.
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 83 points despite not winning.
- •Mercedes has not won a race since Spa-Francorchamps.
- •Mercedes has used fewer car upgrades than Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari.
- •Antonelli faces a grid penalty at the next race in Italy.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — Is Mercedes' 2026 dominance over? F1 Q&A
- 6:35 AMBBC Sport — Is Mercedes' 2026 dominance over? F1 Q&A
"BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Dutch Grand Prix.
"BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Dutch Grand Prix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 6:35 AMIs Mercedes' 2026 dominance over? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Dutch Grand Prix.
- BBC SportAug 25, 2026, 6:35 AMIs Mercedes' 2026 dominance over? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Dutch Grand Prix.
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