What's happened
Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton with 12 laps remaining to win a thrilling Dutch Grand Prix - his second victory in a row at his home circuit and fourth consecutive win this season.
Why it matters
The win puts Verstappen in a strong position to win his first world championship, and the result is significant as it extends his lead over his closest rival, Charles Leclerc.
What the papers say
All sources agree on the key events of the race and the significance of Verstappen's win in extending his championship lead.
How we got here
Verstappen has been in dominant form this season, winning 10 races so far, and the Dutch Grand Prix was his fourth consecutive win. Hamilton has struggled to keep up with Verstappen, and the result of the Dutch Grand Prix puts him further behind in the championship standings.
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