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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.
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 completing the podium at a dry Zandvoort.
It came after Russell grabbed pole on Friday after profiting from floor ...Keep reading

F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has hailed Max Verstappen's long-term commitment to Red Bull as a strong endorsement of Laurent Mekies' leadership.
Following months of speculation regarding his future in Formula 1, the four-time champion put an end to the paddock rumours by signing a new contract that keeps him at the Milton Keynes outfit until the end of 2030. 
Red Bull has endured a ...Keep reading

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 Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas.
While the team had not necessarily expected to be picking up points at this ...Keep reading

Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

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 Liam Lawson temporarily promoted to Red Bull while Tsunoda, a reserve driver for both teams, inherited his ...Keep reading

Brodie Kostecki and Will Brown shared the wins in what was a hectic day of Supercars action at Queensland Raceway, near Ipswich in Queensland.
Kostecki won the opening race in Dick Johnson Racing’s Ford Mustang from Matt Payne (Grove Racing Ford) and Will Brown (Triple Eight Ford) before a second, blockbuster of a race saw Brown put a full stop on his recent technical issues to take the win ...Keep reading

As little as 10 years ago, few could have predicted Formula 1 would ever return to the cramped, old school Zandvoort circuit. But having enjoyed an annual invitation to Max Verstappen's popular house party since 2021, his peers are now sad to bid farewell to the Dutch dunes.
This weekend, Zandvoort is hosting its sixth Dutch Grand Prix in the modern era after Verstappen's unprecedented ...Keep reading

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.

As part of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend with IndyCar, the revived IROC Series  (International Race of Champions)  will be on track as well, taking on the 1.7-mile street course with the U.S. Capitol Building serving as a backdrop.
There are two 20-minute races planned for Saturday, with Race #1 at 3pm EST and Race #2 immediately following 4pm EST.
The field of eight drivers is ...Keep reading

Frankie Muniz stepping aside for teammate Luke Baldwin wasn't the only driver swap after NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series qualifying at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
A total of five drivers failed to qualify for the race, including Dawson Sutton. Now, Sutton is the only full-time driver for Rackley W.A.R. and was put in a position where he had to qualify on time due to an unusual chain of ...Keep reading

There aren't many teammates who would do what Frankie Muniz decided to do on Friday. After qualifying for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Team Reaume's Luke Baldwin and the No. 2 Ford were among the five DNQs.
Muniz, who is a full-time driver in the Truck Series in the No. 33, was set to start at the very back of the field in 36th for Saturday's ...Keep reading

Our expert betting writers share their top picks for Qualifying at Zandvoort.

Featuring 51 Legends Cars and 18 Bandoleros, dozens of drivers took part in the Kyle Busch Invitational at Bowman Gray Stadium on Friday. All proceeds from the event benefit the Bundle of Joy Fund.
Kyle's 11-year-old son Brexton was among those competing, ultimately finishing sixth in the feature race. But before the green flag eve flew, and Kyle's wife Samantha gave a remarkable speech for ...Keep reading

Rinus VeeKay isn’t looking for a comfortable place to land in the IndyCar Series – he is looking for victory lane.
As North America’s premier open-wheel championship heads into this weekend's inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., the 25-year-old Dutchman finds himself at a career crossroads. Driving the #76 Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR) Chevrolet on a one-year deal ...Keep reading

Netflix has announced that its new Formula 1 documentary focusing on Michael Schumacher's maiden title-winning campaign will be released globally on 2 October 2026.
Titled Schumacher '94 - The Birth of a Legend, the feature-length film was initially previewed earlier this year during a Netflix Germany presentation and follows the release of the 2021 documentary Schumacher. It also adds to ...Keep reading

Alex Palou knows what is waiting for the IndyCar Series on the streets surrounding the National Mall this weekend, and he isn't sugarcoating it: expect mayhem.
While the 29-year-old Spaniard arrives in the nation’s capital with a massive 133-point championship lead, the four-time champion expects the inaugural Freedom 250 to pose a very different challenge. The inaugural Freedom 250 ...Keep reading

We’ve picked out the best value bets to help you make your Sprint predictions.

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto delves into the data from Sprint Qualifying at the Dutch Grand Prix.

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Sprint Qualifying ahead of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort.

Alpine's Pierre Gasly progressed through to SQ3 for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, ending the Sprint Qualifying in eighth and taking the honours of the best of the rest.