F1 Dutch GP Live Commentary and Updates - Race
Minute-by-minute updates for the 2023 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix
Max Verstappen will start from pole position as he bids to equal Sebastian Vettel's record of nine consecutive grand prix victories.
The Dutchman will enjoy the vocal support of the Zandvoort crowd but faces stiff opposition from Lando Norris, who starts second.
George Russell qualified third and will be joined on the second row by Williams driver Alex Albon, while Liam Lawson will make his F1 debut, replacing the injured Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri.
Kevin Magnussen will start from the pitlane after parc ferme changes, having fitted a new power unit and gearbox.
The action at Zandvoort will begin at 2pm BST.
Live Standings
Summary
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Summary
- Verstappen takes record-equalling ninth consecutive F1 victory in eventful Dutch GP blighted by rain and a red flag
- Alonso capitalises on Perez spinning in late rain shower to take second, with Gasly boosted to third by a five-second penalty for Perez speeding in the pitlane
- Red flag triggered by Zhou going off in heavy rain, damaging the barriers at Turn 1 - the Alfa driver emerged unscathed
- Rain shortly after the start prompts several cars to immediately pit for inters, with Perez and Gasly among those to gain
- Lawson finishes 13th on F1 debut standing in for injured Ricciardo
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Leaderboard
- Verstappen, Red Bull
- Alonso, Aston Martin
- Gasly, Alpine
- Perez, Red Bull
- Sainz, Ferrari
- Hamilton, Mercedes
- Norris, McLaren
- Albon, Williams
- Piastri, McLaren
- Ocon, Alpine
Live Text
Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19
Photo by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Images
Alonso on his second place: "It was a very intense race with the conditions and maybe we stopped a lap too late. In these conditions you need to trust the car and I fully trusted it.
"When the race came back on to the calendar I didn't think I would get to experience the Zandvoort podium so I am very happy that I can and with Max."
By: Autosport Staff