Norris gains edge over Antonelli in Dutch Grand Prix pit strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Lando Norris managed to overtake Kimi Antonelli during the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after benefiting from a crucial pit strategy. Norris couldn't pass Antonelli on track despite having a faster car for 17 laps, remaining close behind before his team pitted him later, allowing him fresher tyres. This decision enabled him to close a 4.8-second gap before finally making the pass at Turn 1. The race highlighted the difficulties of overtaking at Zandvoort, where even slight pace advantages do not guarantee successful passes due to the track's layout.
- •Norris couldn’t overtake Antonelli on track for 17 laps.
- •McLaren kept Norris out until lap 48 for fresher tyres.
- •Norris closed a 4.8-second gap after his pit stop.
- •The race featured only limited overtaking opportunities.
- •All previous Dutch Grands Prix since 2021 were won from pole.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 Dutch Grand Prix: Norris Beat Antonelli In The Pit Lane, Not On The Track
"For seventeen laps, Lando Norris drove the faster car and had nothing to show for it. He ran close enough to touch Kimi Antonelli’s rear…
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