Norris claims Dutch GP victory as Verstappen crashes out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:03 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Lando Norris won the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix on August 23 at Zandvoort, following a chaotic race that saw Max Verstappen crash out early. Norris, fresh off a victory at the Hungarian GP, outperformed championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell after Verstappen's crash brought out a red flag. The race resumed with a standing restart, during which Norris took the lead after successfully maneuvering past Antonelli late in the race. The Dutch GP marked the end of its current contract, leaving local fans disheartened after Verstappen's early exit.
- •Norris wins the Dutch GP after Verstappen crashes on lap two.
- •Antonelli finishes second, Russell takes third place after team orders.
- •Piastri's podium hopes falter due to a slow pit stop.
- •Ferrari's Hamilton and Leclerc finish fourth and fifth.
- •The Dutch GP will not be on the F1 calendar moving forward.
- 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Norris wins Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes out of final home race
"World champion Lando Norris won the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, the first following the mid-season break, after the race had a chaotic start due to Max Verstappen's crash. Norris picked up right where he left off, with victory at the Hungarian GP before the break, to beat the Mercedes cars of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
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