Drivers' Standings | Norris cuts gap to Verstappen with important victory

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.

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

Nico Hulkenberg 22

Yuki Tsunoda 22

Daniel Ricciardo 12

Pierre Gasly 8

Oliver Bearman 6

Kevin Magnussen 5

Esteban Ocon 5

Alexander Albon 4

Guanyu Zhou 0

Logan Sargeant 0

Valtteri Bottas 0

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