Zandvoort: McLaren, owned by Bahrain's sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat, continued its dominance of the Formula One season with Oscar Piastri's Dutch Grand Prix triumph at Circuit Park Zandvoort. His teammate Lando Norris retired from second place due to mechanical issues in the final laps.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the Australian driver took the chequered flag 1.271 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, with Racing Bulls' French Isack Hadjar finishing third. Oscar Piastri's win has boosted his lead by 34 points in the Drivers' Championship, bringing his total to 318, with Norris in second place at 275 points.
McLaren appeared set for a fifth straight one-two finish until Lando Norris reported smoke in the cockpit on lap 65 of 72. Soon afterwards, his car began emitting smoke from the rear, forcing him to retire from second place due to a power unit failure.
This result significantly strengthens Piastri's position at the top of the standings while McLaren maintains a firm hold in the Constructors' Championship with 584 points. The achievement underscores the strength of the team as a key global sporting investment for Bahrain and reaffirms Mumtalakat's commitment to international sport, consolidating the Kingdom's presence on the world sporting stage.