NEW DELHI: Red Bull's Max Verstappen on Sunday celebrated a record-equalling ninth successive Formula One victory after winning a chaotic and rain-halted Dutch Grand Prix for the third year in a row.
The race started dry before sudden rain caused chaos at the end of lap one, with another dry period followed by a torrential downpour that brought out red flags on the 65th of 72 laps with cars skidding off.
But despite the rain, Verstappen managed to match Sebastian Vettel's record run of nine consecutive victories.
Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin took second with Alpine's Pierre Gasly completing the podium at Zandvoort.
"Fantastic job, the weather didn't make it easy for us," said Red Bull's double world champion.
The home favourite's 11th success from the 13 races staged this season extended his lead in the championship and moved him ever closer to a third straight world title.
"I'm incredibly proud, I had goose bumps with the national anthem playing at the start, an incredible atmosphere" said Verstappen, to roars of delight from his orange army of fans.
(With inputs from AFP)
