Lando Norris claims victory in final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Lando Norris secured victory in the final Dutch Grand Prix held at Zandvoort on August 23, 2026. Norris, the reigning World Champion, had a dramatic race, initially losing the lead after a restart but retaking it in the final third to win by over 11 seconds. Max Verstappen faced a heavy crash during the race, impacting his home performance. Mercedes implemented a 'risky' strategy that resulted in a double podium finish, with George Russell and Antonelli finishing second and third, respectively. Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ended up in fourth and seventh, while Leclerc impressed with a second-place finish during the Sprint race prior to the Grand Prix.