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Good-bye Hamilton? Verstappen takes lead after F1 lead
Max Verstappen has taken the lead in the Formula One driver’s championship after a victory in front of his home fans at the Dutch Grand Prix
The Dutchman converted his pole position to a second consecutive win over Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton.
It comes as the Formula 1 season returned to Circuit Zandvoort for the first time since 1985.
Valtteri Bottas finished in third, as an army of fans painted in orange cheered on their home hero.
Verstappen is now three points ahead of Hamilton for the championship, as drivers prepare for next weekend’s race at Monza in Italy.