Piastri Wins Dutch GP, Extends Championship Lead Amid Ferrari Double DNF

Oscar Piastri won the 2025 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, significantly boosting his championship lead as he surged 34 points ahead following a dominant performance from pole position. His McLaren teammate Lando Norris suffered a late-race engine failure while running second, forcing a dramatic retirement that dashed his title hopes. Max Verstappen finished second in front of his home crowd, while Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar secured his first career podium by finishing third, becoming the youngest French driver to do so. The race was marked by multiple safety car periods caused by crashes involving Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and others, with Ferrari enduring a double retirement that further impacted their championship campaign. George Russell and Alex Albon also impressed with strong finishes, the latter climbing from 15th to 5th. The race underscored McLaren's pace advantage and reshaped the championship battle as the season enters its final rounds.