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Why the F1 Dutch GP weekend has been a "wake-up call" for Kimi Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli's face after qualifying third for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix said it all: another opportunity had slipped away. It has been a less than optimal weekend for the championship leader after an off-track excursion in sprint qualifying damaged his car, ultimately co

Stefano Domenicali "cannot see" F1 without Max Verstappen

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali has responded buoyantly to Max Verstappen extending his Red Bull contract. The four-time world champion announced on Thursday that he’d signed a new deal with the Austrian outfit, taking the expiry date from the end of 2028 to the end of 2030. I

Nico Rosberg warns Kimi Antonelli of F1 title "demons"

2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli will face a psychological battle as he fights for his maiden title. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Rosberg drew on his own championship-winning e

Five quick takeaways from the F1 Dutch GP

Norris and McLaren are still alive and well Lando Norris is the last person who needs a reminder of what can happen in the second half of the championship. On the scene of his worst heartbreak in 2025, when Norris' championship looked dead and buried after a retirement, the defen

Dutch F1 grand prix red flagged after huge Max Verstappen crash

Update: Formula 1What caused Max Verstappen’s F1 Dutch GP crash Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix was red-flagged after one lap following an enormous accident for home hero Max Verstappen. At the end of lap 1 on a damp circuit, Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull as he tagged the

Nico Rosberg says George Russell is "back at his best" after difficult F1 start

2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg believes George Russell is finally back to his best form. Russell has endured a tricky start to the 2026 season. The Briton arrived at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a title favourite, but after winning in Melbourne and the Chines

F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli from pole as Max Verstappen crashes out

Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris produced a mega drive to win the Dutch Grand Prix from pole while home hero Max Verstappen caused a red flag and crashed out on the first lap. The McLaren driver crossed the line 11.5s ahead of runner-up Kimi Antonelli, whose Mercedes team-ma

All the results and standings from the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Dutch GP Pos. driver # laps time interval km/h stops Points 1 L. NorrisMcLaren 1 72 - 3 25 2 K. AntonelliMercedes 12 72 +11.536 11.536 11.536 4 18 3 G ... Keep reading

The 2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli stays top as Lewis Hamilton loses runner-up spot

At the end of the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell scored the same number of points under the sprint format, therefore cancelling each other out in the championship even though the Mercedes team order benefited the Italian at the end of the race.

Max Verstappen explains what caused his race-ending F1 Dutch GP crash

Making mistakes may be uncharacteristic of Max Verstappen, but that’s exactly what the four-time world champion did on the first lap of his home Formula 1 race. Starting the Dutch Grand Prix from seventh on the grid after feeling unwell all weekend, Verstappen took a decent getaw

Mercedes will be "worried" about McLaren threat in F1 title fight, says former driver

Nico Rosberg has argued that Mercedes will be concerned by McLaren's development rate and raw speed following the Dutch Grand Prix. Speaking on Sky Sports F1, the 2016 Formula 1 champion praised Lando Norris's pace at Zandvoort. Despite opting not to pit for fresh tyres when othe

Mercedes "clearly" not F1's best team anymore - Kimi Antonelli

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons Mercedes “clearly” no longer boasts the fastest car after finishing runner-up to Lando Norris at the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver made it consecutive wins from pole at Zandvoort aboard a heavily upgraded MCL40, making i

"It made no sense" – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos

The opening stages of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort descended into chaos after rain had started to fall during the grid procedure. Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the exit of the final corner on the opening lap of the race. The Red Bull driver admitted that it was

Lando Norris: I don't have a car to fight for the F1 title

The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the

Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Dutch Grand Prix

If there were any fears after Saturday's mind-numbing sprint display that the Netherlands would send off its Formula 1 revival with a dud, then those fears were washed away in a sudden shower one hour before Sunday's race, around the time the starting grid started opening for bus

Max Verstappen deal: Good news for Red Bull and F1, bad news for the driver market

Max Verstappen's contract extension and what this means for Formula 1 bosses and drivers in the paddock.

Despite back-to-back wins, Norris says his F1 title form is a mirage

Lando Norris won his second straight race on Sunday in the Netherlands, so surely he's ready to mount a title challenge, right? He doesn't think so.

Tsunoda has been 'dying' to make F1 return

Yuki Tsunoda has said he had been "dying" to return to the Formula 1 grid this season before he received his call-up to race for Racing Bulls at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.

Jets' Johnson buys stake in Aston Martin F1 team

New York Jets chairman Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 racing team and will join the company's board of directors as vice chairman, it was announced Thursday.

Carlos Sainz reveals message to Williams factory after tough 2026 F1 start: "Take it personal"

Carlos Sainz has revealed the message he gave to staff at the Williams Formula 1 team factory following a tough start to the 2026 season. After securing two podiums with the Grove outfit in his first year with the team in 2025, there were high hopes for 2026. But the team arrived

George Russell "more relaxed" as F1 2026 title is Kimi Antonelli's to lose

George Russell has returned from the 2026 Formula 1 summer break feeling “more relaxed” as he attempts to claw back into the title fight against Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The championship leader holds a 56-point advantage over third-placed Russell, with Ferrari’s Lewis H

Cadillac F1 team not for sale, say TWG Global

Cadillac's Formula 1 team is not for sale, owners TWG Global have said, amid scrutiny surrounding the business interests of billionaire Mark Walter.

Dutch Grand Prix | F1 Academy Race Two

Highlights of the second F1 Academy race at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

F1 Dutch GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Zandvoort with Lando Norris on pole after beating George Russell in qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver took his second pole of the 2026 season by 0.102s, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third and Oscar Piastri fourth. Le

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Dutch GP

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles. This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics. When a driver can't put in a representative lap time

F1 Academy: Britain's Palmowski holds off Larsen to win Zandvoort main race

This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix

1 Lando Norris(McLaren) 2 George Russell(Mercedes) 3 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 4 Oscar ... Keep reading

F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris pips George Russell to dominant pole as rain threat looms

Lando Norris pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top three. The reigning world champion beat sprint winner Russell by 0.102s to cap off a perfect qualifying for McLaren, as the defendin

Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal leaves F1 rivals "breathing a sigh of relief", says David Coulthard

The Formula 1 paddock can collectively "breathe a sigh of relief" following Max Verstappen's decision to sign a contract extension with Red Bull, according to former driver David Coulthard. Verstappen and Red Bull agreed on a new deal ahead of his home race weekend, which will ke

Jolyon Palmer warns George Russell over F1 title: 'Might be his best-ever shot'

George Russell must capitalise on his 2026 championship fight, according to former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer, who warns the Mercedes driver may never get a better title opportunity. F1 resumes this weekend at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, which features the sprint form

F1 Dutch GP: George Russell dominates sprint race as Kimi Antonelli misses the podium

George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The Mercedes driver led all the way from lights out in a rather processional affair with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris complet

Guenther Steiner urges Cadillac to abandon 2026 F1 car development

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Cadillac should immediately abandon development on its maiden 2026 Formula 1 machinery and shift its resources towards the 2027 car. Cadillac entered the championship at the start of 2026 with the experienced driver line-up of

How Yuki Tsunoda’s first day back as an F1 driver went

Yuki Tsunoda has qualified 12th for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint, a performance the Racing Bulls returnee is “pretty satisfied with” as he adapts to Formula 1’s new machinery. Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury over the summer break caused his withdrawal from this weekend’s event, with L

Dutch GP: Reaction to Mercedes' strategy call, Hamilton frustration LIVE!

Follow live updates and watch the best video from the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on Sunday. Watch live on Sky Sports F1

Russell impresses as Norris shines - driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Dutch Grand Prix.

Ferrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title despite Dutch GP win

Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

'Not the same here' – Frustrated Hamilton makes Mercedes strategy comparison

Lewis Hamilton revealed he will take frustrations with Ferrari's in-race management in the Dutch Grand Prix "offline" as he made a comparison to their apparent hesitation in swapping drivers on different strategies with his old team Mercedes.

'This is harsh times' - Wolff defends ordering Russell to let Antonelli past

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff insists it was "not a difficult decision" to order George Russell to allow team-mate Kimi Antonelli past him during the Dutch Grand Prix.

'Could have been a lot worse' - Verstappen relieved after huge crash

Max Verstappen admitted his huge crash at the Dutch Grand Prix "could have been a lot worse" after he lost control of his Red Bull on the opening lap of his final home event.

Lando Norris: I hope Mercedes gets a double disqualification in Las Vegas and forgets to pit in Qatar

As the legendary British Formula 1 TV commentator Murray Walker once said “F1 is ‘if’ backwards”. While the grammatical details of this rhetorical flourish perhaps don’t stand up to close examination, the fact remains that Formula 1 is prone to unexpected outcomes. This is what d

Yuki Tsunoda: Racing Bulls is “pretty impressed” with my performance so far

Yuki Tsunoda says Racing Bulls has been “pretty impressed” with the way he has adapted to Formula 1’s 2026-spec machinery as he stands in for Liam Lawson at the Dutch Grand Prix. Lawson got a call-up to Red Bull after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist over the summer break, hence Ts

“It’s just nuts” – Lewis Hamilton baffled by Ferrari’s tyre-warming struggle

Lewis Hamilton was left baffled by the Ferrari SF-26 inability to sufficiently warm its tyres up over an out-lap at Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix. Both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc required two warm-up laps for their tyres to be in the right temperature window at Zandvoort. They s

Why McLaren thinks Ferrari is quickest in Zandvoort, but may well be stuck

Ferrari's impressive sprint race at Zandvoort has put its Formula 1 rivals on high alert, but a disappointing qualifying performance may leave the Scuderia unable to use its advantage in the grand prix. Ferrari looked strong in Saturday's sprint, especially in the hands of Charle

George Russell concedes Mercedes' Dutch GP team orders "the right decision"

Mercedes driver George Russell conceded the team's decision to swap him with Formula 1 team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the end of the Dutch Grand Prix was the "right decision" as they fought for second behind winner Lando Norris. Antonelli and Russell were running second and fourth,

Nico Rosberg weighs in on Mercedes Dutch GP team orders between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell

Former Mercedes Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has defended the Brackley outfit's team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix. The race at Zandvoort was heavily disrupted on the opening lap when Red Bull's Max Verstappen suffered a massive crash, resulting in a red flag. Following the

Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders

Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on Sunday, with his mid-race battle w

Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties

Franco Colapinto found himself at the centre of an FIA stewards’ controversy after being penalised for an infringement under yellow flags at the start of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Alpine driver was in the process of overtaking Yuki Tsunoda when Max Verstappen crashed a

Russell takes sprint pole, Antonelli fifth at Dutch GP

George Russell edged out McLaren's Lando Norris to take pole position ahead of this weekend's sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Antonelli rues mistake in Dutch sprint qualifying

Kimi Antonelli rued the mistake he made during the first session of sprint qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix, saying it resulted in damage that cost him performance for the rest of the session.

Norris: 'Nothing we can do' on struggling McLaren

Lando Norris gave a downbeat forecast of his Dutch Grand Prix chances after finishing third during Saturday's sprint.

Russell converts pole into sprint win in Zandvoort

George Russell delivered a much-needed boost to his championship hopes with a commanding victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint.

Norris takes pole for Dutch GP, Mercedes behind

Lando Norris clinched pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix after banishing his sprint struggles to end the day on top at Zandvoort.

Antonelli says mistakes are a 'wake-up call'

Kimi Antonelli said a series of missed opportunities at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix have already acted as a "wake-up call" in his pursuit of his first world title.

Norris jokes Merc need to make same mistakes

Lando Norris' pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix appeared to reignite his belief that he can defend his drivers' title this year.

Russell: Title fight 'pressure is off' vs. Antonelli

George Russell has said he no longer feels like he is in a title battle and has attributed his strong performance at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix to feeling less pressure as the second half of the season gets underway.

Palou, with title in sight, takes 7th pole of season

Alex Palou has won his seventh pole of the season, topping qualifying for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington.

Dutch Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions

Formula 1 is back and it's taking place in the sand dunes of Zandvoort at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Formula 1 2026: The surprises, talking points and battles shaping the season

Formula 1 is back and its heading to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix to kick off the second half of the season.

Verstappen has big shunt in opening of Dutch GP

Max Verstappen crashed heavily at the start of the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday.

Norris: McLaren car capable of beating Mercedes

Lando Norris declared he is doing a better job than every other driver after a superb win at the Dutch Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen walked away from a huge crash at his final home race.

Alonso praises 'lovely' Aston Martin after P9 finish

A "happy and relaxed" Fernando Alonso issued a rallying cry that there's much more to come this year for Aston Martin after his ninth-place finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Russell plays down Mercedes' team orders

George Russell has said Mercedes was right to ask him to move over and let teammate and title rival Kimi Antonelli by at the Dutch Grand Prix even if it cost him ground in the championship.

Dutch GP: Norris claims second straight win

Reigning world champion Lando Norris proved McLaren are back in the fight after claiming victory at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Hamilton on tense team radio: 'I'm trying to win'

Lewis Hamilton said Ferrari's midrace dithering over strategy cost him a podium at the Dutch Grand Prix but added that the team has made a clear step forward.

Dutch Grand Prix | Race Highlights

Highlights from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

Ferrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris beats Antonelli to victory in Dutch GP

Lando Norris outduelled championship leader Kimi Antonelli to claim his second successive race victory by winning the Dutch Grand Prix.

Vowles concerned he would lose Sainz and Albon

Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted he was concerned about losing his two star drivers to rival teams in 2027 after the team made a slow start to Formula 1's latest regulation cycle.

Antonelli fastest in sole practice session

Kimi Antonelli topped the sole practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix but British trio Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell look well set to challenge the championship leader.

Norris blows by Antonelli for Dutch GP victory

Reigning world champion Lando Norris proved McLaren are back in the fight after claiming victory at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win

Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.

Russell impresses as Norris shines - driver ratings

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Dutch Grand Prix.

Alex Albon details hilarious Sardinia run-in with Max Verstappen

Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has revealed a surprise encounter with Max Verstappen while attempting to learn how to e-foil during the summer break in Sardinia. Speaking on the squad's official Team Torque podcast alongside team-mate Carlos Sainz and team principal James V

Lewis Hamilton rebounds to fifth after Ferrari fixes Friday struggles

Lewis Hamilton says he is "much happier" with his Ferrari after qualifying fifth for the Dutch Grand Prix compared to Friday's sprint shootout, and is "excited" for the race. “I was much, much happier with the car,” he told the media on Saturday evening, having endured a difficul

'It's reflex!' | Incredible pictures show Hulkenberg narrowly avoid team-mate!

Nico Hulkenberg performed an extraordinary move to avoid team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto after he span out at the Dutch Grand Prix.

EXPLAINED: What actually caused Verstappen's Dutch GP crash

Nico Rosberg was at the SkyPad to analyse what actually caused Max Verstappen's race-ending crash at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Liam Lawson: I always knew 2025 could have been different - now you do too

Eighteen months on from a calamitous two-race stint with Red Bull in Formula 1, Liam Lawson came full circle by delivering on the promise he always said he would. With Verstappen's regular team-mate Hadjar sidelined by a wrist injury, Lawson was recalled from satellite team Racin

Max Verstappen feeling "flu-like" as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull's fundamental problems

With three victories since the Dutch Grand Prix returned to the calendar in 2021, Max Verstappen can already look back on a very successful period. The final edition in 2026 has proven an ordeal so far, both in terms of Red Bull’s pace and Verstappen’s physical condition. "I've f

DRAMA as Verstappen crashes out of the Dutch Grand Prix early!

Max Verstappen loses control of his car at the beginning of the race and hits into the wall at the Dutch Grand Prix.