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The 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort was filled with drama, with Oscar Piastri winning and Isack Hadjar impressing as a rookie. Lando Norris faced a DNF, and Ferrari and Hamilton experienced setbacks. Ollie Bearman and Alex Albon delivered strong performances, while Kimi Antonelli and Alpine/Sauber teams struggled. The race highlighted shifts in momentum and performance among drivers and teams.
Shane van Gisbergen won his fourth consecutive road course race at Watkins Glen, marking a historic achievement in NASCAR, while Christopher Bell and Chris Buescher also performed well. Kyle Larson and Ty Gibbs faced setbacks, highlighting the varied outcomes of the race.
Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup race at Dover in overtime, his fourth win of the season, overcoming rain delays and older tires. Chase Elliott took the points lead, while Chase Briscoe and Alex Bowman also had strong finishes. William Byron lost the points lead after a crash, and Christopher Bell's chances were hurt by spins. Ty Gibbs and Ty Dillon advanced to the In-Season Challenge finals.
Shane van Gisbergen won his third race in five road course events at Sonoma Raceway, tying Jeff Gordon's record for consecutive road course wins from the pole, and leading to a strong showing for Trackhouse Racing. Key performers included Chase Briscoe and Chase Elliott, while Noah Gragson, Ryan Blaney, and Carson Hocevar faced setbacks, with Blaney eliminated from the race.
Shane van Gisbergen won the Chicago Street Race, securing his second consecutive road course victory, while other top performers included Ty Gibbs and Tyler Reddick. Notable losers were William Byron, who lost ground in the points standings, and Bubba Wallace, who narrowly missed a top-10 finish. Several drivers faced crashes or mechanical issues, impacting their playoff chances.
The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix saw notable winners like Oscar Piastri, Mercedes, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, and Nico Hulkenberg, while Lando Norris, Ferrari, Williams, Lance Stroll, and Liam Lawson faced setbacks. Piastri benefited from Norris's crash, Mercedes had a strong weekend, Verstappen maintained his composure, Alonso showed resilience, and Hulkenberg capitalized on others' misfortunes. Conversely, Norris's crash, Ferrari's errors, Williams' struggles, Stroll's passivity, and Lawson's engine issue marked the losers of the race.
Ross Chastain won his first Coca-Cola 600 after overcoming a practice crash and starting from the back, with Trackhouse Racing securing its first win of the year. Key winners include Chastain, Chase Briscoe, Brad Keselowski, and Michael McDowell, while Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, and Bubba Wallace faced setbacks, with Wallace dropping in the standings after poor finishes.