Race Starting Grid for Formula 1 in Zandvoort, Netherlands
In a thrilling race at the Circuit Zandvoort, Lando Norris clinched a stunning victory for the McLaren team, marking his first win at the iconic Dutch track.
Norris, who started from the second position on the grid, managed to hold off the challenge from Max Verstappen, who started from third, to secure the win. This victory comes after Verstappen's dominance at the Circuit Zandvoort since its return in 2021, having won the 2023, 2022, and 2021 races for the Red Bull team.
The 2024 race was a significant one, as it marked the first time a pole-sitter and winner from the Netherlands did not occur. Oscar Piastri started from pole position, but could not maintain his lead throughout the race.
Verstappen's second-place finish was a commendable effort, especially considering that he started from the second row. Lewis Hamilton, who started from the seventh position, had a more challenging race, finishing outside the podium positions.
The most successful team at the Circuit Zandvoort is Ferrari, with eight wins. Notable Ferrari drivers who have triumphed at Zandvoort include René Arnoux (1983), Didier Pironi (1982), and Alain Prost (1981). Prost also won the race in 1984, but for the McLaren team, as did Niki Lauda in 1985, his last win as a triple world champion and the last winner before Formula 1 withdrew from the North Sea coast.
Other notable drivers on the grid included George Russell, who started from the fifth position, and Fernando Alonso, who started from the tenth position. Liam Lawson and Kimi Antonelli also featured, starting from the eighth and eleventh positions, respectively.
Isack Hadjar achieved the best starting position of his career, lining up from the fourth spot. Charles Leclerc rounded off the top six starters, starting from the sixth position.
The 2024 race was a historic one for the McLaren team and Lando Norris, who proved that he is a force to be reckoned with in the world of Formula 1. The Circuit Zandvoort will hold a sprint race next year before Formula 1 leaves the track again.
The race was a fitting tribute to the rich history of the Circuit Zandvoort, with its past winners and the current crop of drivers battling it out on the challenging track. The 2024 race will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable events in the history of the Circuit Zandvoort.
