# Lando Norris at the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2021-zandvoort-lando-norris
Last updated: 2026-05-31

> Lando Norris secured a single championship point at the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix, finishing 10th for McLaren Racing after starting 13th, completing 71 laps at Circuit Park Zandvoort.

Lando Norris's campaign at the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix on September 5th saw the British driver convert a P13 grid start into a points-scoring P10 finish for McLaren Racing. Gaining three positions over the course of the race, Norris completed 71 laps, classified as "+1 Lap" relative to the leader, and secured 1 championship point. His fastest lap, a "1:14.236" on lap 48, ranked 6th overall, indicating a competitive pace within the midfield. Teammate Daniel Ricciardo, starting P10, finished P11, also completing 71 laps, suggesting a consistent performance envelope for the McLaren cars at Zandvoort. For a broader overview of the season, the [Formula 1 official site](https://www.formula1.com/en) provides comprehensive data.

The Circuit Park Zandvoort, hosting its first Dutch Grand Prix in decades, presented a challenging layout with its unique banking and close confines. Norris's P10 result ensured McLaren maintained its presence in the points, a crucial factor in the constructors' battle. This drive, while not a podium finish, demonstrates the consistent effort required in Formula 1's competitive midfield, where every point is contested. Drivers like [Fernando Alonso at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix](/results/2016-spa-francorchamps-fernando-alonso) have similarly navigated demanding races to secure valuable points, as did [Esteban Ocon at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix](/results/2016-spa-francorchamps-esteban-ocon). For detailed race statistics and historical data, resources like [Jolpica/Ergast's 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json) offer deep dives into individual performances. The dynamics of F1 racing, as detailed on [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One), often mean midfield battles are as intense as those at the front, a reality also seen with [Max Verstappen at the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix](/results/2016-spa-francorchamps-max-verstappen) in his early career.