Piastri takes victory, Norris breaks down, and Hadjar lands on the podium at the Dutch Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri not only led the Dutch Grand Prix from start to finish but also witnessed his title contender, Lando Norris, suffer a breakdown towards the end of the race, forcing him to retire. As a result, Piastri extended his lead at the top of the standings to 34 points. Another highlight of the race was Isack Hadjar, a newcomer this season, who secured his first podium in his career with Racing Bulls. After a strong qualifying performance that placed him fourth on the grid, Hadjar maintained pace with the leaders throughout the race. With Norris’ retirement, the French driver climbed to third, behind Max Verstappen. It was a challenging afternoon for Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto. He lost six positions early on due to a poor start and later had contact with Lance Stroll, damaging part of his front wing. The team opted not to change the wing, impacting Bortoleto’s performance.