Lando Norris laments a significant setback to his championship aspirations following the breakdown during the Dutch Grand Prix.

In a disappointing turn of events for Lando Norris, the British driver experienced a late engine failure during the Dutch Grand Prix, ending his hopes of securing a record-equaling fifth successive one-two finish for McLaren.

Norris, who started the race from pole position, lost second place to Max Verstappen on the opening lap and could not recover. His car suffered a rare reliability issue, costing him points and potentially his chances of a maiden Formula 1 title.

The engine failure occurred with seven laps remaining at Zandvoort, leaving Norris stranded on the track. His teammate, Daniel Ricciardo, finished the race in ninth place.

Despite the setback, Norris remains determined to fight for every remaining race in the championship. He acknowledged that Piastri, the eventual winner, is a strong and quick competitor.

Piastri's win has significantly increased his lead in the title race. The Australian driver, who has now won seven races this season, clinched the Dutch Grand Prix in a dominant performance.

Isack Hadjar claimed a first career podium, finishing ahead of George Russell in fourth place. Russell, who started the race from seventh on the grid, fought his way through the field to secure a strong finish.

Max Verstappen blasted around the outside of turn two to take the lead from Norris early in the race. However, Norris held off Verstappen on both safety-car restarts, demonstrating his resilience and determination.

McLaren appeared set to land a record-equalling fifth successive one-two finish before Norris's engine failure. The team will no doubt be disappointed with the outcome, but will no doubt regroup and focus on the next race.

Norris, despite the setback, remains upbeat about his chances in the championship. He knows his chances of a maiden title have taken a major hit, but is determined to fight back and make the most of the remaining races.

The next race in the Formula 1 championship is the Italian Grand Prix, scheduled for September 11th at Monza. Norris will no doubt be looking to bounce back and secure a strong finish in front of the passionate Italian crowd.