MAX VERSTAPPEN won his home race at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix after some late drama involving Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
The world champ is now getting closer to his second successive world title, but Hamilton has yet to win a race so far this season.
The Brit was furious with his Mercedes team-mate Russell and the paddock after a mix-up over pitting the younger driver late on in the race.
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All eyes turn to Monza
The scene of Daniel Riccairdo’s famous win last year, Monza will host things again next week as we approach the long-haul trips, starting in Singapore.
Will we see a surprise win again? Or will it be more Verstappen brilliance as he closes in on back-to-back titles.
You can be sure to find all the coverage here next week!
Sainz out the points
In a day which never went his way, mostly not down to him, Carlos Sainz’s five-second penalty saw him finish outside the points.
Verstappen driver of the day
100% driver of the day win rate since the mid-season break for Max Verstappen!
Hamilton’s pain is Russell’s gain
While Hamilton lost out late due to the strategy, his teammate benefitted to match his best ever finish in F1.
I’m sure that’ll be great news for the seven-time champion.
Hamilton’s inquest begins
Well, the seven-time champion is certainly going to be asking some questions of his team after that.
The Englishman was leading the race before the two quick safety car situations, and the team took any protection away from him by pitting Russell and not him for soft tyres.
Verstappen jubilant
It sometimes feels like Max Verstappen doesn’t quite know what to do when on that top step anymore, it happens so often.
Another fantastic display from him in front of his home fans.
Top three take their place on podium
Leclerc, Russell and the winner Verstappen are welcomed to the podium, as they celebrate their achievements from a manic Dutch GP.
Leclerc: “Max was too quick today”
In a race that looked like it was completely getting away from the Ferraris, Leclerc seems relatively content with a podium today.
Russell plays off Hamilton incident
“We like to keep it close” Russell joked after coming close to hitting his teammate when overtaking late.
Verstappen clearly overwhelmed with support
In an interview with Sky Sports he ends it with: “Proud to be Dutch.”
Another great result for Red Bull.
Hamilton will be seething
It’s gone from Hamilton set to fight for the win with about 25 laps to go, to him finishing outside the podium places yet again.
Frustrations will be high in that car right about now.
Russell finishes second!
The tyre change seemed the right choice for Russell, as he finishes ahead of Leclerc in third!
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE DUTCH GP!
105,000 fans go crazy!
Lap 71/72 – Verstappen cruising home
The Dutchman has opened up a four second lead at the top and this place is about to explode!
Lap 70/72 – Perez forced off!
Perez tried to overtake Sainz and was forced off the track.
With Sainz’s penalty, the overtake is really not necessary.
Lap 68/72 – Sainz five second time penalty!
The unsafe release has seen him punished, and he will currently be outside the top 10 as it stands.
Lap 67/72 – Norris fighting Alonso
The battle for fourth in the constructors championship is heating up as Norris is fighting to get past Alonso.
Lap 66/72 – Leclerc into third!
It goes from bad to worse for Hamilton as he’s out the podium places!
Lap 65/72 – Hamilton not happy
The Mercedes driver is furious with his team, and is now holding on from Leclerc who has come from nowhere to be challenging for a podium.
Lap 64/72 – Russell overtakes Hamilton!
The pair nearly collided, but it’s the apprentice overtaking the master with nine laps to go.
Lap 62/72 – Do Mercedes swap drivers over?
With Russell on soft tyres, is he better placed to fight Verstappen? He’s already 1.7 seconds ahead of Hamilton.
Lap 61/72 – Verstappen overtakes Hamilton!
The Dutchman was ahead before the first corner!
Lap 60/72 – Safety car ends
Here we go then, can Hamilton hold up Verstappen?
Lap 59/72 – Sainz and Alonso almost collide in the pits
The Ferrari driver was certainly released unsafely right in front of the Alpine, and that’ll certainly be looked at.
Lap 58/72 – Russell pits
Russell asks for soft tyres and comes in, although he now rejoins behind Verstappen.
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
