Lando Norris Wins Dutch Grand Prix by 22.8 Seconds; Leclerc Takes Third

Aug 25, 2024, 02:39 PM

Lando Norris secured a commanding victory at the Dutch Grand Prix on lap 72, finishing 22.8 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, marking the largest margin between first and second place this season. This win at Zandvoort is Norris's second career victory and makes him the first McLaren driver to achieve multiple wins in a season since Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in 2012. Norris also set the fastest lap of the race, clocking in at 1:13.817. Charles Leclerc completed the podium in third place. Oscar Piastri finished in fourth position. With this victory, Norris has reduced his deficit in the standings by eight points, now trailing by 70 points. McLaren's strong performance also cut their gap to Red Bull Racing in the Constructors' Championship from 42 to 30 points.