--- title: "Norris takes revenge on Hamilton: second consecutive win at Zandvoort amid Verstappen's crash" description: "Lando Norris claimed his second consecutive win at the Dutch Grand Prix, catching the leaders on fresh tyres. Max Verstappen retired after hitting the barrier, while Kimi Antonelli strengthened his championship lead." date: 2026-08-23T16:58:02.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/norris-second-consecutive-win-dutch-grand-prix-f1 tags: [formula-1, lando-norris, max-verstappen, dutch-grand-prix, kimi-antonelli] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Norris takes revenge on Hamilton: second consecutive win at Zandvoort amid Verstappen's crash ![Lando Norris on the podium at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort with the winner's trophy, Lewis Hamilton beside him](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/23/norriz-vt-raya-pobeda-gran-pri-niderlandov-f1/norriz-vt-raya-pobeda-gran-pri-niderlandov-f1-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Lando Norris (McLaren) won the Dutch Grand Prix, sealing his second consecutive victory. - Max Verstappen retired after hitting the barrier on a wet section; he was unhurt. - In the championship, Kimi Antonelli leads with 242 points; Russell and Hamilton share second (183 each), with Norris fourth on 159. - Fernando Alonso finished in the points; Tsunoda, Stroll, Perez and Bottas remain scoreless after 12 rounds. Lando Norris of McLaren brought his team a second consecutive victory, winning the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort — the twelfth round of the Formula 1 season. The triumph marked not only the Briton's return to the top after a long winless spell, but also an important step in the title fight: after the finish he closed the gap to the season leader, Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes. ### Battle with Hamilton and the decisive gap on fresh tyres For most of the race, Norris was locked in a tense battle with Lewis Hamilton, who, according to the source, is driving for Ferrari and held the race lead for a long time. The turning point came in the final part of the distance: the McLaren driver, on a fresh set of tyres, caught up with the leading group, dealt with Antonelli with confidence, and crossed the finish line first to seal his second consecutive win. ### Verstappen's crash on the home stage The weekend's biggest disappointment for the home crowd was the fate of Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver started the race poorly, botching the first lap, and then lost control on a wet section of the track on lap two, crashing into the barrier and ending his run. The Dutchman himself, fortunately, was unhurt, but this outcome clearly fell short of his expectations for the home Grand Prix. It was previously reported that Verstappen had signed a new long-term contract with Red Bull. ### The podium and Mercedes' team work Kimi Antonelli finished second, and George Russell third. According to the source, the Briton had earlier given up his position to Antonelli within the team, which determined the final podium order. Lewis Hamilton, despite his long stint in the lead, settled for fourth. Fernando Alonso deserves special mention, as he managed to finish in the points this time — a result that speaks both to Aston Martin's progress in developing the car and to the Spaniard's skill; the final verdict will come in the coming rounds. ### Championship table after 12 rounds Despite his second place, Antonelli extended his lead over his pursuers: he now has 242 points. Second place is now shared by two drivers — George Russell has caught up with Lewis Hamilton, and both have 183 points. Norris, with 159 points, is in fourth place and has narrowed the gap to the leader to 83 points. Fernando Alonso has three points to his name. Meanwhile, after twelve rounds without a single point are Yuki Tsunoda of Racing Bulls, Lance Stroll of Aston Martin, and both Cadillac drivers — Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas. ### Contradictory data There are minor discrepancies in the details across sources. Some materials state that Verstappen crashed his car on the first lap, whereas in the main version of events he botched the first lap and retired on the second. One source also emphasises that George Russell "botched the start twice", which does not match the narrative of his calm finish in third after giving up his position within the team. The core result — Norris's win, Antonelli second, Russell third, and Hamilton fourth — is confirmed by all verified sources. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Norris's second consecutive win amid Verstappen's crash: results of the Dutch Grand Prix in Formula 1](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/othersport/druga-pospil-peremoga-norrisa-tli-avariyi-1787503987.html) - Базовый источник; совпадает по результату гонки, таблице очков и деталям борьбы. - [Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix results: Norris beat Antonelli, Russell botched the start twice](https://www.championat.com/auto/article-6593738-itogi-gran-pri-niderlandov-f-1-norris-pobedil-antonelli-rassell-dvazhdy-provalil-start.html) - Подтверждает победу Норриса и второе место Антонелли; добавляет деталь о провале стартов Расселла, не совпадающую с основной версией. - [Lando Norris won the latest race](https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/8906599) - Подтверждает факт победы Норриса на этапе. - [Norris won the Dutch Grand Prix. Verstappen crashed his car on the first lap of the home stage](https://www.sport-express.net/autosport/formula1/reviews/gran-pri-niderlandov-23-avgusta-2026-obzor-i-rezultat-gonki-12-etapa-sezona-formuly-1-2449472/) - Подтверждает победу и аварию Ферстаппена; указывает на первый круг, тогда как базовый источник — на второй. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Who won the Dutch Grand Prix in Formula 1? **A:** Lando Norris of McLaren took the win, sealing his second consecutive victory. ### Q: What happened to Max Verstappen on the home stage? **A:** Verstappen started the race poorly and retired after hitting the barrier on a wet section of the track; the driver himself was unhurt. ### Q: What were the podium results? **A:** First — Norris, second — Kimi Antonelli, third — George Russell; Lewis Hamilton finished fourth. ### Q: Who leads the championship after 12 rounds? **A:** Kimi Antonelli leads with 242 points; George Russell and Lewis Hamilton share second (183 each), with Norris fourth on 159 points.