Lewis Hamilton loses lead to Verstappen in Red Bull's dominant victory
Lewis Hamilton has lost his lead in the Formula One championship race after a dominant win by Max Verstappen in Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix at the Circuit Zandvoort.
Verstappen, driving for the Red Bull team, took the checkered flag first with Hamilton finishing second and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc third. It was Verstappen's first win since taking pole position earlier in the weekend and it marked a significant comeback from a disappointing season so far.
Hamilton, who had led the championship race for most of the season, had been looking to extend his lead over Verstappen and Ferrari's Leclerc. However, Verstappen was able to outrace Hamilton on lap three of the race when he made a pass through turn one.
The incident saw Hamilton's car hit the wall as he attempted to make the pass, which forced him to retire from the race. This meant that Verstappen took the lead of the championship with two races remaining this year.
Hamilton will now look to bounce back in the next race,Racing News Flash the British Grand Prix, which takes place later this month. Verstappen, meanwhile, will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the championship race, having shown great speed and consistency throughout the season.
Overall, the Dutch Grand Prix was a significant day for Verstappen and the Red Bull team, as they secured their first win of the season and extended their lead in the championship race.