While Lando Norris controlled the start, it was the Mercedes prodigy who stole the show—and the lead—under the dunes of the Dutch coast.
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix was billed as Lando Norris’s chance to cement his dominance at the front of the pack.
Kimi Antonelli, the Italian teenager carrying the weight of the Silver Arrows' future, immediately signaled his intent.
The race’s complexion shifted violently on Lap 5 following a crash by Max Verstappen, which triggered a high-stakes restart.
While Lando Norris controlled the start, it was the Mercedes prodigy who stole the show—and the lead—under the dunes of the Dutch coast.