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F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Dutch GP

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 16:35
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 due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table.
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Why Max Verstappen’s 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year’s

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 16:25
Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff typically is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar.
F1’s history could have panned out very differently if Mercedes had beaten Red Bull to secure the youngster’s future ...Keep reading

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

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 16:17





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Lando Norris(McLaren)

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
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George Russell(Mercedes)




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Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes)

 
 


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

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 16:08
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 defending champions had topped every session at Zandvoort.
It came after Norris, who also topped Q2, had already claimed ...Keep reading

Zak Brown: Washington, D.C. race “massive” for IndyCar commercially

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 15:35
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown believes that even if the Freedom 250 Grand Prix is a one-off, the event in Washington, D.C. can deliver lasting commercial benefits for IndyCar.
During the opening practice session on the 1.7-mile, 7-turn temporary street course that wraps around the National Mall, with the Capitol providing the backdrop, Brown shared  his thoughts with FOX Sports.
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Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal leaves F1 rivals "breathing a sigh of relief", says David Coulthard

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 15:35
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 keep him racing with the Milton Keynes outfit until the end of 2030.
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"Either very right or very wrong" – Charles Leclerc explains Ferrari's bold choice for Dutch GP sprint

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 14:04
Although the Formula 1 sprint race at Zandvoort produced very little action, Charles Leclerc was responsible for one of the few overtakes. The Monegasque managed to pass Lando Norris for second place, where he eventually finished.
According to Leclerc, that overtake primarily came about because of differences in deployment, although given Leclerc’s tyre choice, it was still remarkable that ...Keep reading

Antonelli set for grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:57
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli is set to take a significant grid penalty at his home event, the Italian Grand Prix.

Norris concedes McLaren ‘not quick enough’ in Zandvoort

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:57
Lando Norris has given his assessment of McLaren’s performance after he lost P2 to Charles Leclerc in the Zandvoort Sprint.

Leclerc praises Ferrari’s ‘homework’ amid Sprint tyre gamble

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:57
Charles Leclerc was pleased to begin the second half of the season on a positive note for Ferrari after taking P2 in the Zandvoort Sprint.

Russell explains strategic approach to Zandvoort Sprint win

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:57
George Russell secured a straightforward victory during the Sprint in the Netherlands.

Russell surges to victory in Zandvoort Sprint

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:57
George Russell converted his pole position into a Sprint win at the Dutch Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver beating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and McLaren's Lando Norris.

Palmowski seizes Zandvoort pole in dramatic Qualifying

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:57
Red Bull Racing's Alisha Palmowski secured pole position for the F1 ACADEMY Zandvoort Feature Race.

IMSA cracks down on escalating driver aggression ahead of VIR

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:49
Following a chaotic event at Road America that featured nine full-course yellow flags and several penalties, IMSA officials held a media roundtable leading into the GT-only race weekend at Virginia International Raceway to address mounting driver aggression and outline a tougher stance from race control. This comes after Porsche Penske Motorsport's driver Kévin Estre being placed on a two-race ...Keep reading

The key to Charles Leclerc overtaking a “quite slow” Lando Norris

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:45
Charles Leclerc explained he was able to overtake Lando Norris for second place in Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix sprint race courtesy of different deployment strategies.
Teams had little time to fine-tune their energy management set-ups due to the sprint format, with just one free practice session ahead of the opening round of qualifying.
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"Nowhere near good enough" - McLaren puzzled by Dutch GP sprint struggles

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:22
Reigning world champion Lando Norris says McLaren's low-speed weaknesses meant it was "nowhere near good enough" to challenge for victory in Zandvoort's sprint race.
McLaren arrived at the beach-side circuit with its latest upgrade package focusing on the rear of the car, including a new rear wing assembly, to build on the progress made by its race-winning Hungary upgrades.
The first ...Keep reading

Kurt Busch opens up on brother's passing in new TODAY Show interview

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:05
NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch sat down with Craig Melvin on Friday's edition of TODAY Show, sharing emotional details about the death of his brother and fellow NASCAR legend, Kyle Busch.
At just 41 years old, Kyle died of sepsis brought on by bacterial pneumonia in the middle of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season ... and just days after winning a NASCAR Truck race at Dover. Among those he left ...Keep reading

F1 Academy's Susie Wolff responds to Maya Weug's "toughest year" statement amid race-seat struggle

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 13:01
F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has responded to former championship contender Maya Weug's summer break statement about struggling to secure a race seat in 2026.
Weug, who finished as runner-up to Doriane Pin in the 2025 F1 Academy season with three victories and nine podiums, recently took to social media to describe 2026 as the "toughest year" of her career.
Despite her success in ...Keep reading

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

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-08-22 11:57
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 format. As the paddock reconvenes following the summer break, Russell trails his Mercedes team-mate and championship ...Keep reading

Russell wins Dutch GP sprint from pole position

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-08-22 11:45
Mercedes' George Russell leads from start to finish to win the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.

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