This past Sunday, the Dutch Grand Prix was a rollercoaster of emotions for McLaren, with one driver soaring while the other faced a devastating retirement. Let’s dive into the thrill and agony of Zandvoort as we highlight the key winners and losers from this pivotal race!

⭐ Winner: Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri made headlines with an electrifying performance, winning his seventh race in just his third season at F1. After securing a stunning pole position, he skillfully navigated through the chaos of the race, which included multiple restarts, to finish first. This victory marks his first in which he led from start to finish and ties his career wins with the illustrious Mark Webber.

❌ Loser: Lando Norris

On the flip side, Lando Norris had a challenging day. Despite dominating practice sessions, he couldn’t clinch pole position, leaving him battling for points against narrow overtaking opportunities. His race ended in disappointment due to mechanical failure, marking his first DNF since Canada and handing the momentum to Piastri.

⭐ Winner: Isack Hadjar

Rookie sensation Isack Hadjar shone brightly, achieving a remarkable fourth-place start after a shaky Friday. He maintained his position throughout the race and capitalized on Norris's retirement to snag a podium finish. This triumph makes him the youngest Frenchman to podium in F1 history!

❌ Loser: Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson's day took a turn for the worse following a collision with Carlos Sainz, which dashed his hopes for a points finish. His misfortune meant he was the only driver from the Red Bull stable to leave Zandvoort without any championship points.

⭐ Winner: Alex Albon

After a frustrating qualifying session, Alex Albon turned around his day with a stellar race, climbing five places early on to finish fifth. With this result, he not only preserved Williams’ position in the Teams' Championship but also celebrated his tenth points finish of the season.

❌ Loser: Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz's hopes for a high finish were dashed after receiving a ten-second penalty for a collision with Lawson. This incident thwarted what was initially a promising race weekend for him, extending his point-less streak in Grands Prix to five.

⭐ Winner: Ollie Bearman

After facing a series of frustrating finishes, Ollie Bearman broke through with a strategic race that saw him climb from the pit lane to finish sixth. His resilient performance solidifies his potential in upcoming races.

❌ Loser: Kimi Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli had his ups and downs, recovering from a rocky start but facing penalties that pushed him back to 16th place. His aggressive move on Leclerc earned him a time penalty, contributing to a disappointing result after a strong fight.

The Zandvoort race showcased the highs and lows of Formula 1, with emerging stars like Piastri and Hadjar shaking up the standings and seasoned competitors feeling the heat. With nine races left in the season, the competition is heating up!