F1 Dutch Grand Prix – Zandvoort 2025

Oscar Piastri delivered the performance of his Formula 1 career at Zandvoort, converting pole position into victory at the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver mastered the 72-lap contest, keeping his composure while chaos unfolded behind him, to claim a landmark win ahead of home hero Max Verstappen and shock podium finisher Isack Hadjar.

Piastri Converts Pole to Victory

Starting from pole, Piastri controlled the race from the outset. Despite late pressure from Verstappen, the Australian maintained a steady rhythm and crossed the line just 1.2 seconds clear of the Red Bull, earning McLaren valuable points in the constructors’ fight.

For Verstappen, second place still delighted the passionate Dutch crowd, while the story of the day came from Hadjar. In just his rookie campaign, the Racing Bulls driver capitalised on late drama to clinch an unexpected maiden podium in third – a career-defining moment.

Russell and Albon Complete the Top Five

George Russell brought his Mercedes home in fourth after fending off a hard-charging Alexander Albon, who continued his fine form for Williams with fifth place. Oliver Bearman impressed again with sixth for Haas, ahead of the Aston Martin duo of Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso.

Behind them, Yuki Tsunoda secured ninth in the second Red Bull, while Esteban Ocon rounded out the points in tenth for Haas.

Drama in the Netherlands

The race was far from straightforward, with a string of high-profile retirements shaking up the order. In the final laps, heartbreak struck Lando Norris, who retired from a comfortable second place with a power unit failure, promoting Hadjar onto the podium.

Lewis Hamilton was the first casualty, crashing heavily at Turn 3 in the opening stages.

Later, Charles Leclerc spun into the barriers at the same corner after contact with Kimi Antonelli, bringing Ferrari’s day to a premature end.

What’s Next?

With Piastri’s breakthrough win, Verstappen’s homecoming podium, and Hadjar’s fairy-tale debut rostrum, the Dutch Grand Prix proved one of the most dramatic races of the season. The championship battle continues as Formula 1 heads to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix, where Ferrari will be desperate to bounce back on home soil.

🏆 2025 F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings after Dutch Grand Prix

🏆 2025 F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings after Dutch Grand Prix