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Isack Hadjar's Dutch GP withdrawal was "sign of confidence", says Calum Nicholas
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Isack Hadjar's decision to withdraw from the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury was a demonstration of confidence rather than a sign of weakness,...
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Ferrari must decide if it will run updated F1 engines in Monza this week after ADUO results
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Ferrari was awarded two upgrade tokens through Formula 1’s Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) system to modify the power unit in its SF-26.
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Red Bull officially named F1's best engine as FIA makes ADUO results public
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The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units - with Red...
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FIA reveals latest engine ranking for ADUO as Red Bull remains F1 benchmark
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The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units, with Red Bull-Ford...
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Imola could make F1 calendar return in place of Qatar or Abu Dhabi GP
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Formula 1 will soon have to make a decision about the final races of the 2026 season as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States...
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Mercedes searching for answers after Kimi Antonelli’s pace fell off in F1 Dutch GP
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Mercedes has launched a “deep dive” into Kimi Antonelli’s performance at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix after the championship leader revealed he had a...
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McLaren denies Mercedes claim it cannot afford aggressive upgrades in F1 2026
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McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available...
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Esteban Ocon defends controversial move on Alex Albon, bemoans F1 rule
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Esteban Ocon has defended his controversial overtake on Alexander Albon in the Dutch Grand Prix and criticised the Formula 1 rule that meant he was...
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Andrea Stella casts doubt on Mercedes’ claim it can’t afford F1 upgrades: “I actually don't believe you”
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McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available...
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Fernando Alonso: Dutch GP strategy shows "I'm a very good driver"
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Fernando Alonso was full of self-praise at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, claiming that being “a very good driver” allowed him to convert a one-stop...
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Red Bull lacked pace for Max Verstappen Dutch GP podium fight, says Calum Nicholas
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Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas believes that even if Max Verstappen had avoided his opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, the team simply...
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Max Verstappen shares farewell message after final Dutch GP ends early
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Max Verstappen has shared a farewell message to the Dutch Grand Prix, paying tribute to his loyal home fans after a premature end to his race in...
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Ferrari teases special Michael Schumacher livery for SF-26 at Monza
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Ferrari is preparing for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza next week, where there is growing anticipation for the debut of the new engine that should...
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Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint
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While Red Bull stand-in Liam Lawson says it is impossible to compare the current RB22 with the previous Formula 1 car he drove with the Austrian...
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"Drive to Survive" Season 9: The biggest F1 stories Netflix could cover
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Netflix has officially confirmed that its Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season.
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Mercedes: Late Dutch GP team orders were to help George Russell
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Mercedes used team orders during the Dutch GP last weekend to help George Russell secure third at Zandvoort, says Mercedes trackside engineering...
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F3 points leader: New F1 Spanish GP venue "incredible" to drive after test
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Formula 3 championship leader Freddie Slater has labelled the new Madrid circuit as “incredible” to drive amid the junior series’ test at the Spanish...
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Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms
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Although the second ADUO period – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities in Formula 1 – already ended after the Hungarian Grand Prix, the...
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What Charles Leclerc 'didn't understand' about Ferrari's Zandvoort F1 strategy
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Charles Leclerc questioned a Ferrari strategy decision during the Dutch Grand Prix that potentially cost him a podium finish at Zandvoort.
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Lewis Hamilton apologises for Ferrari radio fury: "That wasn’t the best version of me"
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Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for his frustration...
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Hamilton claims Dutch GP radio outbursts weren't "the best version of me"
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Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for it boiling over...
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McLaren appealing Monaco GP result "with a double intent"
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McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says its appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix result, which is being held on Tuesday, stems from its...
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“Fairness and integrity” of F1 at stake as FIA set to rule on Monaco controversy
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McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says its appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix result, which is being held on Tuesday, stems from its...
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Max Verstappen to face 100 drivers in ‘world’s biggest kart race’
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Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will take on a new challenge next month when he goes up against 100 drivers in what has been touted as the world’s...
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FIA condemns online abuse at F1 stewards following Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty
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Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and...
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FIA exploring legal options over abuse against F1 stewards following Franco Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty
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Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its F1 race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and...
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George Russell: “Specialist” Lando Norris always strong at tracks like Zandvoort
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George Russell says Lando Norris has “always been a bit of a specialist” at circuits with long corners and high tyre degradation, so he wasn’t...
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Max Verstappen was "lucky" to avoid Dutch GP pile-up, says Nico Rosberg
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2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg argued that Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was lucky to avoid triggering a multi-car pile-up during his...
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Lando Norris: I’m eliminating my F1 weaknesses, and I don’t have so many
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Lando Norris feels he is performing better both on and off the track in Formula 1 this year compared to his title-winning 2025 campaign, fresh off...
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Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026
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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.
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Netflix renews "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" for season 9
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Netflix has officially confirmed that its behind-the-scenes docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season, covering the ongoing...
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"Call me, please!" – Yuki Tsunoda makes cheeky F1 return pitch after impressive Dutch GP
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The past week has been a real rollercoaster for Yuki Tsunoda.
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Red Bull impressed by Liam Lawson at Dutch GP: 'He did what he could'
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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.
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James Vowles calls Williams F1 rebuild his "life's journey"
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Williams team principal James Vowles has declared that returning the Grove outfit to the required competitive level in Formula 1 will become his...
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How Nico Hulkenberg avoided a massive shunt with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto
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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...
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Lewis Hamilton "entirely justified" in tense Dutch GP radio exchange, says Alex Brundle
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Alex Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton was fully justified in venting his frustration over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Fernando Alonso hailed as "actual GOAT" after F1 Dutch GP: "Just a machine"
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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...
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Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival teams' F1 upgrades
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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.
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Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival F1 upgrades
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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.
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Lando Norris disagrees with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell on F1's pecking order
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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...
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What Ferrari actually meant to do when Hamilton felt like a "guinea pig" in Dutch GP
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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.
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What Ferrari actually meant to do when Lewis Hamilton felt like a "guinea pig"
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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.
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Pierre Gasly’s warning to Racing Bulls: ‘They ruined our race, and I won’t forget it’
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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...
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Antonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty
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Mercedes has officially decided its Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian...
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Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
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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...
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Who slept worst last night: Oscar Piastri
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On 31 August 2025, Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, while Lando Norris retired with an oil leak.
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Who slept best last night: Liam Lawson
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Liam Lawson's third race at Red Bull was exactly what Red Bull would have wanted from Liam Lawson.
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George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver
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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...
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Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Dutch Grand Prix
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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...
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What makes Norris say “I don't have a car to fight for the championship”?
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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.
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Lando Norris: I don't have a car to fight for the F1 title
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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.
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FIA explains safety car formation lap after F1 driver criticism at Dutch GP
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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.
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"It made no sense" – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos
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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.
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Mercedes "clearly" not F1's best team anymore - Kimi Antonelli
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Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons Mercedes “clearly” no longer boasts the fastest car after finishing runner-up to Lando Norris at...
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Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties
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Franco Colapinto found himself at the centre of an FIA stewards’ controversy after being penalised for an infringement under yellow flags at the start...
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Carlos Sainz explains "fair" penalty for Alex Albon contact: "The worst possible outcome"
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Carlos Sainz has shouldered the blame for making contact with his Williams partner Alex Albon in Zandvoort, which netted him a nominal 10-second penalty.
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Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over Ferrari team orders
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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...
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Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders
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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...
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Mercedes will be "worried" about McLaren threat in F1 title fight, says former driver
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Nico Rosberg has argued that Mercedes will be concerned by McLaren's development rate and raw speed following the Dutch Grand Prix.
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Nico Rosberg weighs in on Mercedes Dutch GP team orders between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell
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Former Mercedes Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has defended the Brackley outfit's team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix.
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George Russell concedes Mercedes' Dutch GP team orders "the right decision"
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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...
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What caused Verstappen’s F1 Dutch GP crash
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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...
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F1 Dutch GP: Norris overhauls Antonelli for victory, Verstappen suffers heavy crash
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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 by...
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F1 Dutch GP red-flagged after Verstappen crash
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Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix has been red-flagged after one lap following an enormous accident for home hero Max Verstappen.
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Wolff jokes that Mercedes already has Verstappen for the "real hero races"
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As is tradition, Mercedes organises a special media session with Wolff and representatives of the Dutch press at Zandvoort.
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Verstappen suffering from "flu-like" illness as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull's fundamental problems
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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.
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Why Verstappen's 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year's
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Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1?
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F1 Dutch GP: Norris pips Russell to grab pole
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Lando Norris has pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top...
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F1 Dutch GP: Russell controls sprint race as Leclerc overhauls Norris for second
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George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.
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Why Honda's new F1 engine comes with fresh but expected driveability issues
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Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the...
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The advice Marquez gave Hadjar over his wrist injury
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Isack Hadjar misses this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix after sustaining a wrist injury during a gym session last week.
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F1 Dutch GP: Russell takes pole in tight sprint qualifying with Antonelli fifth
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George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth.
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F1 Dutch GP: Antonelli pips Norris in practice amid poor showing for Red Bull
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Kimi Antonelli was fastest in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix as the championship leader picked up where he left off upon Formula 1’s return from its...
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Farewell Zandvoort: Our writers' personal highlights from the F1 Dutch GP
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For one final time, Formula 1 cars will race around the sand dunes of Zandvoort this weekend as the seaside circuit prepares to host its final Dutch...
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US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson acquires minor Aston Martin F1 stake
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Aston Martin has sold a minority stake in its Formula 1 team to US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson, who joins the board of directors as vice chairman.
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TWG denies sale of Cadillac F1 team
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Mark Walter might be unfamiliar in Formula 1, but for the Cadillac team, he holds fundamental relevance.
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How the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Verstappen's Red Bull new deal
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On the face of it, the emergence of three 2027 driver announcements in the same week might suggest that Formula 1's silly season had truly kicked off...
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Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030
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Max Verstappen had quashed any speculation about his future in Formula 1 by signing a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030.
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The full circle moment given to Lawson at the 2026 Dutch GP
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Call it cosmic karma or poetic justice, but on the scene of Liam Lawson's Formula 1 debut, deputising for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, the New Zealander...
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Williams confirms F1 2027 line-up with Sainz extension
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Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal.
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FIA to hear McLaren and Red Bull's Monaco GP appeal next week
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Next week, the FIA will hear the appeals from McLaren and Red Bull against the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s podium at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Lawson to replace Hadjar at Red Bull for Dutch GP
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Red Bull has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
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Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027
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After the practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain proved rather problematic for several Formula 1 outfits, the issue quickly sparked a...
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Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
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Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar.
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"No nine to five cruise" - The challenge of assembling Cadillac's trackside F1 team from scratch
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When brand-new entrant Cadillac started its search for a race team manager, still a full year removed from joining the 2026 Formula 1 grid, it didn't...
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Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
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Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension.
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FIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"
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One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena...
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Why Honda's F1 project looks completely different from its Red Bull years
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When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer...
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The best drives of F1 2026 so far, according to our writers
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Formula 1’s competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units.
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Verstappen highlights "big priority" for Red Bull in second half of F1 2026
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During Formula 1's summer break, Max Verstappen finds himself no fewer than 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
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Mercedes explains "out of phase" developments compared with other F1 teams
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Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team's decision to keep developing its 2026 Formula 1 car late has put it "out of phase" with the...
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FIA lifts sanctions on Russian, Belarusian drivers
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The FIA has revised its emergency measures to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian drivers and no longer binds them to a commitment of...
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McNish outlines the lessons he learned from Senna and brought to Audi
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For long-time Audi stalwart and Le Mans winner Allan McNish, becoming Audi's first racing director in Formula 1 feels like the natural progression of...
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Why Cadillac has decided to act now and replace Lowdon with Budkowski
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More than a week before the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the Formula 1 world was abruptly awakened from its summer break.
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Cadillac confirms Lowdon's shock exit wasn't a "mutual decision"
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The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has confirmed that Graeme Lowdon’s dismissal as its team principal “wasn’t a mutual decision” - adding he was only told...
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Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 boss
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The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon.
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How driver talent still makes a big difference under F1 2026 rules
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The complaints have been rumbling since before the start of the Formula 1 season.
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FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements
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Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and...
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What to expect from Honda's long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade
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While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season...
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How Cadillac is ‘building its plane while flying in it’ in F1
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Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has given an update on the outfit’s current infrastructure, which is still being developed.