Formula 1, Lando Norris wins the 2024 Dutch GP: Stats
McLaren's Lando Norris has won the Formula 1 2024 Dutch Grand Prix, keeping Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen at bay. Norris, who claimed the pole position on Saturday, lost his lead at the start of the race after the Dutchman had beaten the former off the line. However, he reclaimed his lead to win by 20 seconds. He took the fastest lap bonus point.
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2nd race win for Norris; 108th podium finish for Verstappen
Norris has claimed his 2nd race win in 2024 in addition to taking nine podium finishes. Overall, he owns 22 podium finishes. Verstappen, who appeared in his 200th career F1 race, has failed to win since the Spanish GP. Notably, Verstappen owns 10 podium finishes this season, including seven race wins. Overall, Verstappen owns 108 podium finishes. He has 48 podium finishes since 2022.
Leclerc finishes 3rd at the Dutch GP
Scuderia Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took third place on Sunday. He clinched his 37th career podium finish, including 7 this season. His teammate Carlos Sainz, who will be joining Williams next season, finished 5th.
Dutch GP: Here are the Top 10 drivers
1. Lando Norris (McLaren) 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 5. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 6. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 7. George Russell (Mercedes) 8. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 10. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
Verstappen leads the Driver Standings
With 295 points, Verstappen leads the 2024 Driver Standings. Norris is next, having collected 225 points. He is ahead of 3rd-placed Leclerc, who owns 192 points. Oscar Piastri, who finished 4th, follows suit with 179 points. Sainz is next with 172 points.
Red Bull ahead in the Constructor Standings
McLaren are closing in on Red Bull Racing in the Constructor Standings. Red Bull Racing lead the show with 434 points. McLaren have closed the gap (404 points). Ferrari own 370 points and are above Mercedes (276).
The pace was very strong, says Norris
Norris said McLaren's pace was strong and the car delivered. "It feels amazing. I wouldn't say a perfect race because of lap one again but afterwards it was beautiful. The pace was very strong, the car was unbelievably today," he said. "I could get comfortable, I could push and get past Max which was the main thing, and just go from there."
A solid race for Norris
Norris was passed almost immediately when he had too much wheel spin off the line. However, McLaren's pace meant he re-passed Verstappen on lap 18 before the pit stops. From thereon, it was a solid effort. Verstappen complained about a lack of grip from very early on in the race. Meanwhile, Leclerc fended off Piastri for the final 27 laps.
