A Grand Prix for the rookies

The Dutch Grand Prix could be dubbed as having the most action in the 2025 season. With 3 DNF’s, a first time podium and rookies celebrating their best ever results it was nothing short of exciting.

Oscar Piastri took his 7th win in the 2025 season, making the gap in the championship now 34 points with Lando Norris unfortunately having to DNF due to a mechanical issue. 

Both Ferraris had to DNF due to crashes, with Lewis Hamilton slipping on a wet track and Charles Leclerc colliding with Kimi Antonelli. Hamilton has also been given a 5 grid place penalty for this weekends race in Monza, due to speed infringement  under yellow flags. 

On a positive note, the rookies all had one of the best races in the 2025 season. Isak Hadjar took his first ever podium after qualifying P4 in Saturdays session. He’s the first ever junior red bull driver to get a podium and the youngest French driver to ever reach the podium. 

Ollie Bearman had his best ever performance reaching P6 after starting from the pit lane due to changes within his car after qualifying. Franco Colpainto finished P11 after qualifying P16 on Saturday, a quiet race but managed to fight through the traffic in the middle of the field. Liam Lawson finished P12 after qualifying P8 on Saturday but still had a great race fighting amongst the top teams. Gabriel Bortoletto finished P15 after qualifying P13 on Saturday with both Sauber’s having a tough day at the office. Kimi Antonelli was having a good day until two time penalties came his way due to incidents in the race, including the crash that caused Leclerc to DNF, which means he finished P16. 

With 9 races left in the 2025 calendar, the constructors championship looks like it’s been decided with McLaren having a 200 point lead over Ferrari.

This week is the return of a season favourite, Monza. But will the Ferraris be able to get a good result? Charles Leclerc took the victory at this track last year so the fans will be hoping history repeats itself this weekend.