Dutch Grand Prix 2024 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lando Norris delivered a dominant performance at Max Verstappen's home Dutch Grand Prix, crushing the Red Bull driver by over 22 seconds to score a commanding victory at Zandvoort. The McLaren driver controlled the race from start to finish, demonstrating the MCL38's superiority and sending shockwaves through Red Bull's camp.

Starting from pole position, Norris led every lap and set the fastest lap, collecting maximum points with a near-perfect weekend. The margin of victory - over 22 seconds - represented the largest winning gap of the 2024 season to that point and underlined just how far Red Bull had fallen from their early-season dominance. Verstappen, cheered by thousands of orange-clad Dutch fans, could do nothing to challenge his rival, finishing a distant second. Charles Leclerc completed the podium in third for Ferrari.

The result cut Verstappen's championship lead to 70 points with nine races remaining, reigniting Norris's title hopes. More significantly, it marked a psychological blow for Red Bull and Verstappen at what should have been a home celebration. The performance showcased McLaren's transformation into the fastest team on the grid, with Norris now emerging as a genuine championship contender rather than just a race winner.