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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

George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver

Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, f

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

Lando Norris disagrees with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell on F1's pecking order

Lando Norris has disagreed with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for saying McLaren now boasts the best car in Formula 1 - arguing it’s his driving that’s making the difference. The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix – Budapest and Zandvoort – from pole tha

Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival F1 upgrades

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says his squad "hasn't got the money" to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari are doing. Both McLaren and Ferrari have made significant progress in recent months by piling on upgrades to their respective cars, which has

Fernando Alonso hailed as "actual GOAT" after F1 Dutch GP: "Just a machine"

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has been branded the GOAT (greatest of all time) by fans following a points-paying finish at the Dutch Grand Prix. After a challenging start to 2026 for Aston Martin, which resulted in four grand prix retirements for Alonso and seven fo

James Vowles calls Williams F1 rebuild his "life's journey"

Williams team principal James Vowles has declared that returning the Grove outfit to the required competitive level in Formula 1 will become his "life's journey". Vowles joined Williams in 2023 and was faced with the immense challenge of bringing the outdated infrastructure up to

Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026

Oscar Piastri is scratching his head as to why he’s struggled to maximise the McLaren Formula 1 package compared to team-mate Lando Norris. The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix - Budapest and Zandvoort - from pole thanks to a heavily-upgraded MCL40, while

"Call me, please!" – Yuki Tsunoda makes cheeky F1 return pitch after impressive Dutch GP

The past week has been a real rollercoaster for Yuki Tsunoda. Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer had already been informed the previous Friday of Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury and a potential driver change, but according to Tsunoda, he only received the call on Tuesday – while he was sti

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.

F1 2026 results: Winners, podium, final positions from every race

The 2026 Formula 1 season has been full of twists and turns with the new rules and regulations shaking things up.

F1 in the Netherlands: The driver you most want to beat is your teammate

After months of rumors surrounding his future, now we know: Four-time champion Max Verstappen is staying in the sport for the foreseeable future. The news broke on the eve of the Dutch Grand Prix, held this past weekend at Zandvoort in the Netherlands as F1 returned from its mand

Piastri searching for answers as teammate re-enters F1 title picture

Piastri searching for answers as teammate re-enters F1 title picture

F1 2026 team-mate head-to-heads after Dutch GP

The 2026 Formula 1 head-to-heads with all of the latest Qualifying, Sprint and Grand Prix scores in each of the 11 teams.

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.

Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader Antonelli

McLaren's reigning champion Lando Norris celebrates his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

White House Crops Natalie Harp Out of Grand Prix Content

Things seemed a little awkward between Trump, his wife, and his deeply devoted personal aide during Sunday’s IndyCar Freedom250 Grand Prix

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

Who slept worst last night: Oscar Piastri

On 31 August 2025, Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, while Lando Norris retired with an oil leak. Faced with that bitter disappointment, Norris said all he wanted to do was "grab a burger and go home". He was 34 points behind Piastri in the championship, and my

Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza

Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year. Drivers are allowed to use up to four power

Pierre Gasly’s warning to Racing Bulls: ‘They ruined our race, and I won’t forget it’

Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has blamed his underwhelming Dutch Grand Prix result on Racing Bulls’ team tactics in Sunday’s race, amid their tight battle in the constructors’ championship. Gasly was on form in Zandvoort, where he qualified and finished eighth in the sprin

What Ferrari actually meant to do when Lewis Hamilton felt like a "guinea pig"

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has clarified what led to Lewis Hamilton’s radio outbursts during a tough Dutch Grand Prix weekend for the Formula 1 outfit. The Scuderia finished off the podium for a second, consecutive race as Hamilton took fourth with team-mate Charles Leclerc in fif

Lewis Hamilton "entirely justified" in tense Dutch GP radio exchange, says Alex Brundle

Alex Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton was fully justified in venting his frustration over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix. The seven-time champion narrowly missed out on a podium at Zandvoort, taking the chequered flag in fourth place behind race winner Lando Norris and the

How Nico Hulkenberg avoided a massive shunt with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto

Audi Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg says his "scary" incident with team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was a combination of luck and judgement as the German avoided a disastrous accident in the Dutch Grand Prix. With the Zandvoort circuit still damp from a pre-race shower but dry enoug

Red Bull impressed by Liam Lawson at Dutch GP: 'He did what he could'

Red Bull’s Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies was impressed by its super-sub Liam Lawson after he maximised what was possible at the Dutch Grand Prix. The 24-year-old finished seventh behind the top three teams – McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari – after starting eighth but gaining a plac

Netflix renews "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" for season 9

Netflix has officially confirmed that its behind-the-scenes docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season, covering the ongoing 2026 season. The docuseries, which premiered on the streaming service in 2019, has given viewers unprecedented access to the pad

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.

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.

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.

Verstappen has big shunt in opening of Dutch GP

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

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.

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.

Formula 1 start times: When does each 2026 race begin?

The first half of the Formula 1 2026 season has been full of ups and downs for teams and drivers across the grid.

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.

Wolff: Mercedes lack money to match McLaren

Toto Wolff has said Mercedes does not have the money available to immediately match the surge of upgrades which has seen McLaren's Lando Norris record back-to-back Formula 1 victories.

Monza: Antonelli to take grid penalty at home race

Mercedes has confirmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli will be hit with a grid penalty for taking an all-new power unit at his home grand prix at Monza.

Hamilton sorry after sarcastic radio messages

Lewis Hamilton has said his tetchy radio messages to Ferrari during the Dutch Grand Prix were "not the best version of him."

NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman at Freedom 250 Grand Prix

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman is seen in the two-seat IndyCar as he prepares for driver Conor Daly to take him on a lap ahead of the start of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Image credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky

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

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.

Is Norris now Antonelli's biggest title threat?

While he won neither of the race formats across the Zandvoort Sprint weekend, Kimi Antonelli increased his overall world championship lead at the Dutch Grand Prix as Formula 1 returned from its summer break.

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.

This might be the only time you’ll see race cars speeding up Pennsylvania Avenue

As part of ongoing festivities for America’s 250th birthday on July 4, IndyCar is taking over the nation’s capital this Saturday and Sunday. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., might be the only time fans get to see race cars speeding down Pennsylvania Avenue. Here is