McLaren driver Lando Norris charged to a statement victory during the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, overhauling Max Verstappen after his Red Bull rival moved ahead at the start – and denying the Dutchman what would have been a fourth-straight home triumph.
Charles Leclerc delivered a similarly impressive drive, climbing from sixth to third to salvage a podium on what has been a challenging weekend for Ferrari, with Oscar Piastri having to settle for fourth in the other McLaren after extending his opening stint and losing track position as a result.
Ferrari’s points tally was boosted by Carlos Sainz’s own rise to fifth, ahead of Sergio Perez’s Red Bull and the Mercedes machines of George Russell and midfield starter Lewis Hamilton – the team mates opting for late second stops to bolt on soft tyres and bid for the fastest lap (Formula1.)