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Norris wins Dutch Grand Prix as Mercedes strengthens points lead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:02 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Norris wins Dutch Grand Prix as Mercedes strengthens points lead

Summary

Lando Norris claimed victory at the Dutch Grand Prix held at Circuit Zandvoort, completing the race in 2:04:44.859. Kimi Antonelli finished second, 11.536 seconds behind, while George Russell took third, followed by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Despite Norris's win, Mercedes increased its constructors' championship lead to 87 points over Ferrari after accumulating 46 points during the weekend, highlighted by Antonelli and Russell's strong performances. Norris's weekend haul moved him up to fourth in the drivers' standings, though he trails Antonelli by 83 points overall. The race marked the 12th round of the 2026 season, showcasing intense competition among the top teams and drivers.

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By the Numbers

•Norris won the race with a time of 2:04:44.859.
•Mercedes increased its constructors' points to 425 this season.
•Antonelli leads the drivers' standings with 242 points.
•Norris's total rises to 159 points, moving him to fourth place.
•Verstappen had a DNS after crashing on lap one.

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11:02 PMYahoo Sports — How the Dutch Grand Prix Changed the 2026 F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ Standings: Norris Wins But Mercedes Dominates

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Lando Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix, but Mercedes left Circuit Zandvoort with the larger championship advantage. Kimi Antonelli finished second, George Russell took third, meaning the Brackley outfit left the track with a 46-point constructors’ haul in the 12th…
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