Max Verstappen wins F1 Dutch Grand Prix in home country for second straight year

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Max Verstappen gave his home Netherlands fans what they wanted on Sunday in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

The Red Bull Racing leader, who already had a large lead in the 2022 F1 driver standings with 284 points coming into this race, took home the victory with his home fans watching. 

"It’s always special to win your home GP. This year I had to work for it even more. An incredible weekend and I’m really happy we got the Dutch GP."

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Race winner Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on Sept. 4, 2022. (Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Mercedes’ George Russell came in second, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took the final podium spot in third place, and Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton finished fourth. 

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Red Bull’s Helmut Marko came into this match saying the Mercedes team was "very strong," but "the start is essential."

Verstappen was at the first starting position followed by Leclerc, Carlos Saintz, Hamilton, Sergio Perez and Russell. And while it was a back-and-forth jostle for first place, Verstappen’s strategy with his Red Bull team worked out. 

"It was not a straightforward race but we had to push, of course with safety car, virtual safety car, making the right calls," he said. 

Max Verstappen leads Lewis Hamilton during the F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on Sept. 4, 2022. (Clive Mason/Getty Images)

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