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Max Verstappen is yet to reach his peak, says former F1 team boss

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 22:22
Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Max Verstappen is continuing to improve and has still not reached his peak performance.
During an episode of the High Performance Racing podcast alongside host Jake Humphrey and former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley, Szafnauer discussed the standout drivers he has encountered during his career in the paddock.
When Humphrey prompted ...Keep reading

Karun Chandhok "surprised" by length of Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 21:19
Max Verstappen's decision to sign a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030 shows he believes in the long-term potential of the team's in-house power unit programme, according to former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok.
Verstappen currently sits sixth in the drivers' championship, with Red Bull often fielding the fourth-fastest car this season. Despite the ...Keep reading

All the stories that got the Zandvoort paddock talking

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 21:16
Max Verstappen stole the headlines as the Formula 1 fraternity regrouped after the summer break when he announced a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030. But that was just one of many stories tickling the Zandvoort paddock on Thursday ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.

Mekies on Verstappen’s new deal, Hadjar and Lawson

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 21:16
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies sat down with F1.com at the Dutch Grand Prix following the announcement of Max Verstappen's contract extension.

Why Verstappen's Red Bull re-signing is so significant

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 21:16
Max Verstappen is set to break the record for the longest stint with a single team after the four-time World Champion ended speculation surrounding his future by committing to Red Bull until at least the end of 2030.

NFL team owner acquires stake in Aston Martin

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 21:16
Woody Johnson has been appointed to Aston Martin’s Board of Directors as Vice Chairman.

John Hunter Nemechek switches to No. 40 for special anniversary

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 21:15
Legacy Motor Club is switching numbers for one weekend only, using the No. 40 for John Hunter Nemechek in this weekend's NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
This change is to promote the 40th anniversary of sponsor, Dollar Tree. Now, it's still the No. 42 entry, even with the number change, and all points will count towards the No. 42 in the championship owner standings.
This is ...Keep reading

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

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 19:50
Formula 1 returns from its summer break at Zandvoort this weekend, with the Dutch GP starting the final stretch of the 2026 season after Lando Norris’ breakthrough win in Hungary.
Norris took his first victory of the campaign before the shutdown, while Kimi Antonelli still leads the championship as Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren continue to trade momentum. Zandvoort now gives the field an ...Keep reading

George Russell shares details of summer break proposal to partner Carmen Montero Mundt

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 19:12
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has opened up about his engagement to his long-term partner Carmen Montero Mundt.
The Briton announced his engagement during the summer break alongside photos of the special moment at a candlelit, beachfront dinner.
Appearing in the drivers' press conference ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Russell was warmly congratulated before he shared some insight ...Keep reading

“Something needed to change” – What Marcin Budkowski must fix at Cadillac F1

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 19:04
With Cadillac F1 Team pulling the trigger on a surprising mid-season team boss change, incoming chief Marcin Budkowski is tasked with rectifying the new team's flaws and speeding up its rate of progress.
Under founding team principal Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac did an admirable job assembling a start-up F1 team under difficult circumstances, only officially receiving approval to join the grid less ...Keep reading

Lawson shares reaction to Red Bull opportunity

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 18:12
Liam Lawson has revealed how he is approaching his return to Red Bull as he prepares to fill in for an injured Isack Hadjar at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Hamilton shares hopes for Ferrari’s battle against Mercedes

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 18:12
Lewis Hamilton has outlined his expectations for the second half of the 2026 season.

Best value early bets for the Dutch Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 18:12
We’ve assessed the latest betting markets and selected our pick of early bets offering the best value at Zandvoort

Norris on ‘biggest factor’ giving confidence for second half

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 18:12
Off the back of his victory last time out in Hungary, Lando Norris has belief in himself and McLaren that they can continue to fight at the front during the second half of the season.

7 memorable moments from the Dutch Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 18:12
Looking back at the Dutch Grand Prix storylines since Zandvoort re-joined the Formula 1 calendar in 2021.

Russell insists his Mercedes seat ‘never felt under threat’

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 18:12
Following the confirmation of Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal, George Russell has reaffirmed his confidence in staying at Mercedes.

Verstappen explains why he chose to stay with Red Bull

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 18:12
Following on from the news of his contract extension with Red Bull, Max Verstappen has shared more details on the factors that influenced his decision to stay.

Tsunoda details last-minute call behind his surprise return

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 18:12
Yuki Tsunoda will return to his former team Racing Bulls at the Dutch Grand Prix, taking Liam Lawson’s seat for the weekend.

President Donald Trump to wave green flag and take 'lap of honor' before D.C. IndyCar race

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 17:33
U.S. President Donald Trump has been directly involved in the preparation for the IndyCar race on the streets of Washington D.C. this weekend, called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. He signed an executive order in January of this year, instructing his administration to make the race happen as part of celebrations for the 250-year anniversary for the USA.
Well, the race weekend has finally ...Keep reading

How to watch IndyCar 2026 at Washington D.C.: Weekend schedule, start time, TV

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 17:05
Round No. 15 of the 2026 IndyCar season will be truly unique, as the open-wheel division races in Washington D.C. in an all-new street course. It will pass the National Archives, National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.
Alex Palou extended his championship lead last weekend, now 133 points ahead of Kyle Kirkwood. 
In D.C., IndyCar will ...Keep reading

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