Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win the Dutch Grand Prix and cut standings gap
Lando Norris overcame a poor start to win the Dutch Grand Prix as he became 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
By AP News
Published - Aug 25, 2024, 11:12 AM ET
Last Updated - Aug 25, 2024, 11:12 AM EDT
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — 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.
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.”
