F1 Standings: Norris & McLaren Close In On Max & Red Bull After Crushing Dutch GP Win

Lando Norris overcame a poor start to win the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday and become the first driver to beat Max Verstappen at the champion’s home race, as well as taking another bite out of Verstappen’s standings lead. Norris started on pole position but was slow off the line, allowing Red Bull driver Verstappen to jump ahead.

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Lando Norris Wins Dutch GP

Norris closed the gap and overtook Verstappen into the opening corner on the 18th lap of 72 and was then on course for his second career win and the McLaren team’s third of the year.

“It feels amazing,” he said. “The pace was very strong, the car was unbelievable today.”

Verstappen saw his lead over Norris cut from 78 points to 70 with nine races remaining. After losing the lead at the start, “I expected Max to start pushing and get a bit of a gap but he never did,” Norris said.

“So from that point I knew we were in with a good fight. But he seemed to just keep dropping off and my pace was getting better. It’s a nice feeling inside the car and especially when I got past, I could just get comfortable.”

Verstappen finished second and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was third after holding off Norris’ teammate Oscar Piastri.

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F1 Driver Standings

Lando Norris' win has impacted the Formula One Driver standings. Despite enduring a frustrating spell, Red Bull's Max Verstappen is at the top of the tree with 295 points. McLaren's Lando Norris is in the second spot with 225 points. Charles LeClerc is 3rd with 192 points.

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FI Constructor Standings

As for the Constructor Standings, Red Bull Racing is leading with 434 points. McLaren Mercedes are closing in on the toppers with 404 points. Ferrari are at 3rd with 370 points.

(With inputs from AP)