Liputan6.com, Jakarta McLaren's young driver, Oscar Piastri, once again demonstrated his dominance in Formula 1 with a resounding victory at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix.
The race, held at the Zandvoort Circuit on August 31, 2025, marked Piastri's seventh victory of the season, cementing his position at the top of the drivers' standings.
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This victory was not just a point gain, but also a crucial moment that significantly widened Piastri's lead in the world championship race.
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A dramatic incident involving his teammate, Lando Norris, in the final laps of the race also played a decisive role in the competitive dynamics.
With this result, Oscar Piastri now leads the F1 standings by a comfortable points margin, leaving his rivals behind and placing McLaren in a very strong position in the constructors' standings.
The results of the 2025 Dutch GP are a major highlight of this season's F1 racing calendar.
Oscar Piastri's Dramatic Victory at Zandvoort
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— Formula 1 (@F1) August 31, 2025
Oscar Piastri started the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix from pole position and maintained his lead throughout the race.
His consistent performance from the start made the Australian driver untouchable.
Drama ensued in the closing laps when Piastri's McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, who was in second place, suffered engine failure.
This incident forced Norris to retire from the race, an incident that could have drastically altered the course of the world championship race.
Behind Piastri, Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished second, providing entertainment for the home fans.
Meanwhile, Racing Bulls' Isack Hadjar secured his first Formula 1 podium with a third-place finish, marking a significant milestone in his career.
The race at Zandvoort was also marred by a collision involving two top drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
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McLaren Dominates F1 Standings
Following the Dutch Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri now leads the 2025 F1 driver standings with 309 points.
His lead is 34 points over second-place Lando Norris with 275 points, despite Norris's difficult final race.
Here are the top ten drivers in the 2025 F1 driver standings after the Dutch Grand Prix:
- 1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 309 points
- 2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 275 points
- 3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 205 points
- 4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 184 points
- 5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 151 points
- 6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 109 points
- 7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 64 points
- 8. Alex Albon (Williams) – 64 points
- 9. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 37 points
- 10. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 37 points
McLaren's dominance is evident not only in the driver standings but also in the constructors' standings.
The Woking-based team sits firmly at the top with a total of 584 points.
Here are the top five in the 2025 F1 constructors' standings after the Dutch GP:
- 1. McLaren – 584 points
- 2. Ferrari – 260 points
- 3. Mercedes – 248 points
- 4. Red Bull – 214 points
- 5. Williams – 80 points
F1 2025 Calendar: August Race Highlights
The 2025 Formula 1 season is scheduled to feature a total of 24 Grands Prix across the globe.
The recently concluded Dutch Grand Prix, the 15th race on the calendar.
In addition to the Dutch Grand Prix, which takes place on August 29-31, the Hungarian Grand Prix was also held on August 1-3.
These two races form part of F1's busy schedule as the season enters its final stretch.
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