F1 Results Today: Late drama as title contender OUT at Dutch Grand Prix

Late drama at the Dutch Grand Prix prompted a DNF for Lando Norris in a blow to his F1 title.

Norris was forced to retire with an engine issue, and his team-mate clinched the Dutch GP victory, now boasting a 34 point advantage in the drivers' standings.

The failure gifted Isack Hadjar — who did an incredible job to place his Racing Bulls in P4 and fend off his competitors — his first F1 podium, in a landmark moment for the French racing driver.

Meanwhile, Max Verstappen gave the Orange Army something to smile about and achieved second place, his first podium since the Canadian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton was placed under investigation by the FIA during the formation lap for failing to lift under yellow flag conditions, and a decision will be made after the race on the incident.

However, his Dutch GP came to a premature conclusion on lap 23 as the rain increased and the track turned slippery, with the champion crashing out and into the barriers at Turn 3, prompting a safety car.

Charles Leclerc became the second Ferrari to retire on lap 53, after Kimi Antonelli triggered late drama with a dive to the inside and he understeered into the side of the scarlet sidepods.

The move earnt Antonelli a slam-dunk 10-second time penalty and he was given a another five-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane.

Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson tumbled out of the top 10 after contact on the safety car restart, with the Racing Bulls star losing his rear left tyre.

As a result, the Spaniard was awarded a 10-second time penalty for the incident, leading to an incredulous series of team radio messages from Sainz.

And breathe...is that everything? Here are the times!

F1 2025 Dutch Grand Prix Results

* = Carlos Sainz received a 10-second time penalty for a collision with Liam Lawson.

** = Kimi Antonelli received a 10-second time penalty for a collision with Charles Leclerc. He received a further five seconds for speeding in the pit lane.

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