Norris secures back-to-back Dutch GP wins; title fades

Lando Norris converted a late-race move to beat Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton at the Dutch Grand Prix, taking his second win of the season as McLaren dominated the weekend. He stressed that he remains focused on one race at a time and acknowledged he still has work to do to close the 83-point gap to the championship leader. Norris had started from pole, with Antonelli leading the standings and George Russell close behind, while Sunday’s race still posed challenges despite Norris’s pace. Russell warned that high-speed sections could help the front-runners but overtake opportunities may be limited, underscoring the strategic importance of pole position. Beyond the Dutch weekend, Norris remains adamant about defending his 2025 world title in 2026, citing a revived pace from a mid-season upgrade and insisting he’s not stressed, even as his rivals press the championship fight and the season’s prospects remain uncertain.