Russell wins Dutch Grand Prix sprint race
George Russell won the sprint race from pole position while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli extended his Formula One championship lead over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton to 53 points.
George Russell claimed victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday, starting from pole position at Zandvoort. The British driver secured the checkered flag 1.360 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Russell's triumph came after Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli extended his Formula One championship lead over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton by 53 points.
McLaren's Lando Norris finished third, while Antonelli secured fourth place. Hamilton, the closest rival to title contender Antonelli after 11 grands prix and five sprint races, finished seventh. Oscar Piastri of McLaren and Max Verstappen from Red Bull secured fifth and sixth positions, respectively. Alpine's Pierre Gasly rounded out the top eight with a final point.
With the remaining points yet to be decided in Sunday's grand prix, Zandvoort, the seaside circuit's last appearance on the F1 calendar, showcased another thrilling race.
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