F1 Dutch Grand Prix LIVE RESULTS: Verstappen WINS race after overtaking Hamilton as Brit furious with Mercedes – updates

Impressive Mercedes

George Russell came in second spot, while Lewis Hamilton managed fourth.

It was a big day for the ever-improving Mercedes team, which Russell was quick to point out.

“It’s a really special feeling to be racing in Zandvoort. As a team today we showed incredible pace," he said.

"This gives us a lot of confidence moving forward. We are slowly getting closer to that top step – so let’s keep pushing."

Leclerc admits 'gap is really big'

Charles Leclerc might have already conceded the World Championship.

Rival Max Verstappen opened up a 109 point in the Drivers Leaderboard after winning the Dutch Grand Prix.

And after the race he was lamenting his luck.

He said: "We were a little unlucky with the VSC. I don’t know if it would have changed anything but Max was too quick today.

"Lewis was struggling on a used set so we managed to overtake him, it wasn’t easy but we made it stick. The gap [to Verstappen] is really big."

Verstappen speaks

Max Verstappen was happy with his speedy attack into turn one.

“It was not a straightforward race. We had to push the whole race – VSC, Safety Car, making the right calls – but it worked out really well.

"I had a good run on the restart, I had a bit more top speed to attack into turn one. We timed it really well out of the last corner, the draft was really strong.”

Title dream is over

Charles Leclerc cut a desolate figure after the Dutch Grand Prix.

Is this him pondering the title race being over?

Drivers standings

Max Verstappen has extended his lead at the top over Charles Leclerc.

The Dutchman now leads by a whopping 109 points after his win at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Can he be caught?

Verstappen lauds victory

Max Verstappen has lauded his 'difficult' victory.

"I've had difficult wins before. But a win like this today - we did extremely well, under pressure.

"I was surprised that Mercedes was so competitive on the hard. We weren't so strong on the hard. It was tyre dependent."

Fuming Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton fumed at Mercedes for blowing his chance of winning his first Grand Prix of season.

Hamilton was leading in Holland with team-mate George Russell in second and arch rival Max Verstappen placed third.

But as Mercedes brought Russell into pits to put fast tyres on, it allowed Verstappen to close the gap.

The Dutchman and Russell eventually overtook Hamilton, leaving the seven-time champion fuming.

He said: “I can’t believe you screwed me like that. I can’t tell you how p****d I am.”

He was also heard saying on radio: “That was the biggest f*** up.”

All eyes turn to Monza

The scene of Daniel Riccairdo's famous win last year, Monza will host things again next week as we approach the long-haul trips, starting in Singapore.

Will we see a surprise win again? Or will it be more Verstappen brilliance as he closes in on back-to-back titles.

You can be sure to find all the coverage here next week!

Sainz out the points

In a day which never went his way, mostly not down to him, Carlos Sainz's five-second penalty saw him finish outside the points.

Verstappen driver of the day

100% driver of the day win rate since the mid-season break for Max Verstappen!

Hamilton's pain is Russell's gain

While Hamilton lost out late due to the strategy, his teammate benefitted to match his best ever finish in F1.

I'm sure that'll be great news for the seven-time champion.

Hamilton's inquest begins

Well, the seven-time champion is certainly going to be asking some questions of his team after that.

The Englishman was leading the race before the two quick safety car situations, and the team took any protection away from him by pitting Russell and not him for soft tyres.

Verstappen jubilant

It sometimes feels like Max Verstappen doesn't quite know what to do when on that top step anymore, it happens so often.

Another fantastic display from him in front of his home fans.

Top three take their place on podium

Leclerc, Russell and the winner Verstappen are welcomed to the podium, as they celebrate their achievements from a manic Dutch GP.

Leclerc: "Max was too quick today"

In a race that looked like it was completely getting away from the Ferraris, Leclerc seems relatively content with a podium today.

Russell plays off Hamilton incident

"We like to keep it close" Russell joked after coming close to hitting his teammate when overtaking late.

Verstappen clearly overwhelmed with support

In an interview with Sky Sports he ends it with: "Proud to be Dutch."

Another great result for Red Bull.

Hamilton will be seething

It's gone from Hamilton set to fight for the win with about 25 laps to go, to him finishing outside the podium places yet again.

Frustrations will be high in that car right about now.

Russell finishes second!

The tyre change seemed the right choice for Russell, as he finishes ahead of Leclerc in third!

MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE DUTCH GP!

105,000 fans go crazy!

Lap 71/72 - Verstappen cruising home

The Dutchman has opened up a four second lead at the top and this place is about to explode!

Lap 70/72 - Perez forced off!

Perez tried to overtake Sainz and was forced off the track.

With Sainz's penalty, the overtake is really not necessary.

Lap 68/72 - Sainz five second time penalty!

The unsafe release has seen him punished, and he will currently be outside the top 10 as it stands.

Lap 67/72 - Norris fighting Alonso

The battle for fourth in the constructors championship is heating up as Norris is fighting to get past Alonso.

Lap 66/72 - Leclerc into third!

It goes from bad to worse for Hamilton as he's out the podium places!