L. Norris drove all 72 laps in Zandvoort in 1 hour. 30 minutes 45.519 seconds, surpassing the fan favorite Dutchman by even 22.896 seconds.
At the finish, the Brit also drove the fastest lap of the race, getting an extra point.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc took the third step of the podium. The representative of Monaco was 25.439 seconds behind the leader.
Although L. Norris started from the “pole” position after the successful qualification, but M. Verstappen took the lead at the beginning. However, L. Norris had a better car and regained the lead on the 18th lap and did not let it go.
After this stage, M. Verstappen has 295 points in the drivers’ standings in the fight for the title, while L. Norris has slightly reduced the gap – 225 points.
The third remains Ch. Leclerc, who has 192 points.
In the constructors’ standings, Red Bull has a certain gap – 434 points, biting this team, having reduced the gap by 30 points, McLaren is in line – 404 points.
The third place is taken by Ferrari (370).
The 16th race of the “Formula 1” season will take place on the Italian Monza circuit on September 1.
2024-08-26 02:14:35