Oscar Piastri delivered a commanding pole-to-flag victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, widening his lead in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship, while teammate Lando Norris suffered a late retirement.
From the first corner, the 24-year-old Australian led confidently, weathering light rain and three safety-car restarts to secure a flawless win. The result gives Piastri a 34-point advantage over Norris, with nine rounds remaining.
Norris, running second, retired due to an oil leak with seven laps remaining, leaving him dejected on the dunes at Zandvoort. “It wasn’t my fault, so there’s nothing I can really do. It’s just not my weekend,” he said.
Lewis Hamilton also crashed his Ferrari on lap 21 after losing control on a slippery section at Turn 3. Despite the setback, he remained positive about the weekend and Ferrari’s progress ahead of Monza.
Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull, while rookie Isack Hadjar took third for Racing Bulls. George Russell was fourth for Mercedes, with Alex Albon fifth for Williams. Other notable finishes included Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon (sixth and tenth) and Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso (seventh and eighth).
With Piastri’s dominant performance, Norris must regroup quickly as the championship battle continues.
