Piastri Wins Dutch GP After Norris Breaks Down in Tight F1 Title Race

Oscar Piastri won the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after teammate Lando Norris suffered a mechanical failure late in the race, ending Norris' title hopes. Piastri had secured pole position for the race by a mere 0.012 seconds over Norris, marking his fifth pole of the season and setting a new Zandvoort track record. Despite Norris' strong performance in practice and last year's win at the circuit, he acknowledged the difficulty of overtaking, especially behind a teammate, and noted the need for strategic or tire-saving 'magic' to win. Max Verstappen finished second in front of his home crowd, improving after a tough weekend but with slim championship hopes due to a large points deficit. Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar achieved a career-best podium finish in third place, starting the race from an impressive fourth on the grid. The race featured tight competition and unpredictable weather, with Mercedes drivers George Russell and Charles Leclerc also involved in notable on-track battles.