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Piastri Wins Dutch GP as Norris Retires Late, Title Lead Jumps to 34

Steward reviews follow a Ferrari double DNF, highlighting reliability concerns across the field.

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri converted pole into victory at Zandvoort, controlling restarts and pace to secure his seventh win of the season.
  • Lando Norris stopped seven laps from the finish after reporting smoke in the cockpit, with McLaren citing a suspected oil leak under investigation.
  • The retirement swings the McLaren intra-team title fight, leaving Piastri 34 points clear with nine races remaining.
  • Max Verstappen finished second after an aggressive start on soft tyres, while Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar claimed his first Formula 1 podium in third.
  • Ferrari recorded a double DNF as Lewis Hamilton crashed in damp conditions and Charles Leclerc was eliminated after contact with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, who received a time penalty; stewards are also reviewing a potential pre-start yellow-flag infringement by Hamilton.