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Norris wins final Dutch Grand Prix as Antonelli and Russell complete podium
Lando Norris won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, while Max Verstappen's home race ended after a heavy crash.
By APEX RACEWIRE Redactie - 2026-08-23T15:19:35Z - 1 min read
Lando Norris has won the final scheduled Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. The McLaren driver crossed the line first after 72 laps, completing a strong weekend after taking pole position on Saturday.
Kimi Antonelli finished second for Mercedes, 11.536 seconds behind Norris. Team mate George Russell took third, with Lewis Hamilton fourth ahead of Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri.
Max Verstappen's home race ended painfully. The Dutchman lost control of his Red Bull on the damp circuit and crashed heavily. He could not finish his final scheduled Grand Prix in front of his home crowd and was classified 22nd.
Norris kept his composure throughout an unsettled race and controlled the contest to the chequered flag. The reigning World Champion has now taken back-to-back Grand Prix victories in Hungary and the Netherlands.
Liam Lawson, Nico Hulkenberg, Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly completed the top ten. Zandvoort's current Formula 1 chapter therefore closes with a British winner, two Mercedes drivers on the podium and a bitter farewell for the Dutch fans.