Race Report & Results 2024 Dutch F1 Grand Prix
Event: Dutch Grand Prix
Track: Zandvoort circuit
Start of the 2024 Dutch F1 GP going into turn 1 (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202408250216 // Usage for editorial use only //
Weather: dry 19.4°C
Tarmac: dry 31.9°C
Humidity : 57%
Wind : 15.8 km/h South
Lando Norris won his 2nd F1 race at the 2024 Dutch F1 GP today. The McLaren driver started from pole position lost the lead to Max Verstappen, but still won on the Zandvoort circuit. It was his 2nd victory of the season. The McLaren F1 team scored their 186th race win.
Norris Triumphs in Zandvoort: A Dutch Delight at the 2024 Formula 1 Grand Prix
The 2024 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort delivered a thrilling race that will be remembered for Lando Norris' masterful performance, as the McLaren driver claimed his second career victory, much to the delight of the fans who packed the iconic circuit. Despite Max Verstappen's early lead, Norris showcased incredible pace and strategy to secure the win, edging out the home favorite on a day full of excitement and drama.
Norris Seizes Control After a Tough Start
As the lights went out, Lando Norris, starting from pole, found himself immediately under pressure as Max Verstappen capitalized on a less-than-perfect getaway by the McLaren driver. Verstappen surged into the lead, leaving Norris to chase in the opening laps. Oscar Piastri, who also struggled with wheelspin off the line, lost his place to George Russell, setting the stage for a tactical battle.
Norris, however, remained undeterred. By lap 18, he had closed the gap and made a decisive move to reclaim the lead from Verstappen, who was grappling with tire issues. Once in front, Norris never looked back, extending his lead as the laps ticked down, while Verstappen and Charles Leclerc fought to keep pace.
McLaren's Strategic Masterclass?
Lando Norris driving the McLaren MCL38 leads Max Verstappen driving the Red Bull RB20 during the 2024 F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202408250286 // Usage for editorial use only //
McLaren executed their strategy to perfection. Norris' early pit stop on lap 29 was slower than expected, but it proved to be a pivotal moment in the race. The team switched him to hard compound tires, which allowed Norris to manage his pace while extending his lead over Verstappen, who was struggling to find the balance in his Red Bull.
Oscar Piastri, despite a tough start, was also in the mix for a podium, battling with Charles Leclerc throughout the race. However, a less-than-optimal pit strategy and the Ferrari's surprisingly strong race pace kept him at bay, ultimately leaving Piastri to finish just outside the top three.
Verstappen and Leclerc Complete the Podium
Max Verstappen, the crowd favorite, did everything in his power to challenge Norris, but his Red Bull simply couldn't match the McLaren's pace today. Despite a strong start and leading the early stages of the race, Verstappen was forced to settle for second place, marking the end of his winning streak at his home Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc, on the other hand, was ecstatic with his third-place finish. Ferrari's race pace surprised many, including Leclerc himself, who executed a perfect strategy to undercut George Russell and Piastri, securing his spot on the podium. Leclerc's performance was a rare bright spot in an otherwise challenging season for the Scuderia.
Norris' Orange Army and Celebrations
The Dutch fans, known for their passionate support of Verstappen, showed great sportsmanship by also cheering for Norris, whose car shares the same papaya orange color as their hero's traditional Dutch orange. The atmosphere was electric as Norris celebrated his victory, soaking in the cheers from the crowd.
On the podium, Norris was visibly thrilled, as he received his trophy and doused himself in champagne, with Verstappen and Leclerc joining in the celebrations. It was a moment of shared joy and mutual respect among the top three drivers.
Constructors' Championship Tightens
Second placed Max Verstappen interacts with race winner Lando Norris in parc ferme after the 2024 F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202408250304 // Usage for editorial use only //
Norris' victory, coupled with Piastri's strong finish, means McLaren has closed the gap in the Constructors' Championship, cutting Red Bull's lead to just 30 points. With nine races to go in the season, the battle between McLaren and Red Bull is heating up, promising more excitement in the races to come.
Looking Ahead
As the dust settles on a memorable Dutch Grand Prix, all eyes will now turn to the next race, where the momentum from Zandvoort will undoubtedly play a crucial role. Can Norris and McLaren continue their charge, or will Verstappen and Red Bull strike back? One thing is certain—the 2024 Formula 1 season is far from over, and the championship battles are just getting started.
Quickest Sector Times
The fastest sector times on Zandvoort during this Grand Prix were:
- Sector 1: 24.871 sec by Lewis Hamilton with the Mercedes W15.
- Sector 2: 26.104 sec by Charles Leclerc with the Ferrari SF-24.
- Sector 3: 22.023 sec by Charles Leclerc with the Ferrari SF-24.
Classification 2024 Dutch F1 GP
| P | No | Driver | Team | Time | Laps | Grid | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 |  Lando Norris | McLaren | 01:30:45.519 | 72 | 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 1 |  Max Verstappen |  Red Bull | 01:31:08.415 | 72 | 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 16 |  Charles Leclerc |  Ferrari | 01:31:10.958 | 72 | 6 | 15 |
| 4 | 81 |  Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 01:31:12.856 | 72 | 3 | 12 |
| 5 | 55 |  Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 01:31:17.656 | 72 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | 11 |  Sergio Pérez | Red Bull | 01:31:25.061 | 72 | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | 63 | George Russell |  Mercedes | 01:31:30.136 | 72 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 01:31:35.118 | 72 | 13 | 4 |
| 9 | 10 |  Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 01:30:54.123 | 71 | 9 | 2 |
| 10 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 01:30:59.052 | 71 | 7 | 1 |
| 11 | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg |  Haas | 01:31:04.733 | 71 | 12 | 0 |
| 12 | 3 | Daniel Ricciardo | Racing Bulls | 01:31:06.586 | 71 | 14 | 0 |
| 13 | 18 |  Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 01:31:11.231 | 71 | 8 | 0 |
| 14 | 23 |  Alex Albon | Williams | 01:31:26.230 | 71 | 19 | 0 |
| 15 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 01:31:32.397 | 71 | 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 2 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 01:31:50.058 | 71 | 18 | 0 |
| 17 | 22 |  Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 01:31:50.665 | 71 | 11 | 0 |
| 18 | 20 |  Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 01:31:51.226 | 71 | 20 | 0 |
| 19 | 77 |  Valtteri Bottas |  Sauber | 01:30:48.767 | 70 | 16 | 0 |
| 20 | 24 |  Zhou Guanyu | Sauber | 01:31:21.538 | 70 | 17 | 0 |
Penalties:
- Lance Stroll, Aston Martin #18 received a 5 second time penalty for speeding in the pitlane by 5.7 km/h.
Fastest lap: 1:13.817 min by Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38 #4 in lap 72
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What a dominant performance, perhaps even the drive of the season so far.
A good race, but a bit boring , and i mean that in terms of very close racing, no retirements, no yellow flags, but a good result for the top 3 all round, Maxes car just isnt doing it at the moment and thats fine , so percentage game a good option, best bit was the podium, three young guys all similar ages and stages of career, bodes well for the future, nine to see, sp did a fair job , the cars obviously not a winner at the moment so he did the best he could and didnt bin it importantly , Ferrari , lucky podium or better than we thought?
Yes quite agree shropp, boring, interesting that MV should be called on at 7am for random drug test, apparently he's had a few this year, Lando seemed a bit out of it after the race I wonder if he got tested,,, dirty tricks for the rest of the season do you think.
Apparently the Anti Doping lot , got a tip off from a girl called Hannah Wolff or something like, that Max had been seen with a spliff yesterday evening and that a suspicious smell was wafting out of his motor home roof vent, anyway all came to nothing but the Doc was high as a kite lol, first time ive heard that hes been drug tested a few times though, in the uk theres more people lose there driving licence through having cannabis in system than alcohol i think i read. Germany like Holland has now partially legalized dope smoking possession/public
Lando does sound a bit different since the break, i wonder if hes had the sports psychologist working with him to be a little less self deprecating , either way hes full of confidence who knows...
Ignoring dnfs ,fastest lap and sprint points, Max can finish 2nd in all the remaining races and still win, and thats presuming Lord Norris wins them all , so a good day for the The New Lord, but Rb should remain calm with a 70 point lead at the moment.Imo
Your right, but we do get 4 bumpy streettracks now, so if Red Bull can't improve their curbstone performance, they will be toast...keeping Perez is a huge mistake which will cost them the constructors title and Verstappen even might loose the championship because Perez isn't able to help him and steal away points from Norris
Lewis made a good showing, on and off the track
You are a loyal fan, Ian. Lewis a short time ago thought he had a shot at winning the WDC. Coming in 8th and not getting out of Q2 is not a good showing but I am sure he is grateful for your optimism.
c'mon Susan, he improved on the day, what more can a poor boy do
Retire and let the next generation have a go at it!
Give him some free time to safe the world.
Red Bull have passed their peak, while McLaren, Benz and Ferrari have continued to move forward.
At least Max finished in the position he started, however, Checko went backwards! Definitely passed his best by date! Checko will certainly cost RB the constructor's championship.
Ferrari performed well, with Carlos making up 5 places and Charlie being able to hold off Oscar for a good 3rd place.
Louise and King George were both let down by poor strategy calls from the pit wall.
He's doing better than George though except in clothes, so George would have to go first. We don't want that.
Im not so sure Rb are past there peak, having a quick look back between say 2009 and 2012, and yes statistics -you can make them say what you want if you pick the right ones but nevertheless, the points difference between 1st and 2nd in the wcc was 40-50 points with less races and less points on offer, and interestingly everyone says we dont want another 2023 with Rb winning it by a million points, well the Hamfangirls had better keep quiet then judging by the points difference in 2014.
As well as the McLaren trajectory there's no telling what difference new brooms will make in a number of teams over next season or two.
Talking of trajectories, there's RB at the moment - level, down or up again, we shall see
Sir Lulu's head must be in a right old mess now what with his old team Mc, mclaren back with a winning streak & merc coming back with some good times & he's going to Ferrari. Oh,, what have you done could be his biggest mistake so far.
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