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Drivers' Standings | Norris cuts gap to Verstappen with important victory
- Cas van de Kleut
Lando Norris is closing in on Max Verstappen in the world championship. The Briton won the Dutch Grand Prix confidently, and earned 8 more points than the Dutchman. Still, Norris has work to do.
The gap between Verstappen and Norris now stands at 70 points. In the last nine races, the Briton will have to remain perfect to pass the Dutchman.
Charles Leclerc has also done some good business today. With his third place, he takes 15 points. This puts him ahead of Oscar Piastri, who had to settle for P4 in Zandvoort.
Formula 1 World Championship standings after Dutch GP
Max Verstappen 295
Lando Norris 225
Charles Leclerc 192
Oscar Piastri 179
Carlos Sainz 172
Lewis Hamilton 154
Sergio Perez 139
George Russell 122
Fernando Alonso 50
Lance Stroll 24
Yuki Tsunoda 22
Oliver Bearman 6
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