22 August 2026 22:00
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 at pre-season testing in Bahrain on the back foot, having missed private testing in Barcelona, and was faced with ...
22 August 2026 21:06
Lewis Hamilton says he is "much happier" with his Ferrari after qualifying fifth for the Dutch Grand Prix compared to Friday's sprint shootout, and is "excited" for the race.
“I was much, much happier with the car,” he told the media on Saturday evening, having endured a difficult Friday, when he qualified seventh, 0.624s off sprint pole.
Right after the sprint, which he also finished ...
22 August 2026 20:56
Red Bull's Max Verstappen thinks the narrow gaps between team-mates in 2026 are being helped by this generation of cars being easier to drive on the limit, with McLaren team boss Andrea Stella offering a different view.
At Zandvoort Liam Lawson qualified eighth, one tenth behind Verstappen, on a one-off outing for Red Bull to deputise for the injured Isack Hadjar. Meanwhile, reserve driver Yuki ...
22 August 2026 19:57
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 Hamilton sitting second and 53 behind Antonelli after 11 rounds with 12 remaining.
This weekend’s Dutch ...
22 August 2026 19:32
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. The final edition in 2026 has proven an ordeal so far, both in terms of Red Bull’s pace and Verstappen’s physical condition.
"I've felt better before, yes," Verstappen admitted during the Dutch media session in the paddock after qualifying. "I ...
22 August 2026 19:13
Eighteen months on from a calamitous two-race stint with Red Bull in Formula 1, Liam Lawson came full circle by delivering on the promise he always said he would.
With Verstappen's regular team-mate Hadjar sidelined by a wrist injury, Lawson was recalled from satellite team Racing Bulls to step into the Frenchman's RB22 for the Zandvoort weekend.
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22 August 2026 18:47
A team radio message from four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen to his Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase has gone viral after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
During the qualifying session, Verstappen anticipated a complaint from Mercedes rival George Russell, which never actually came. As the drivers made their way out of the pitlane, the Dutchman said, "We'll ...
22 August 2026 18:25
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. Lewis Hamilton starts fifth ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Max Verstappen lines up seventh for his final home grand ...
22 August 2026 18:22
Kimi Antonelli was frustrated with himself after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader missed out on pole due to a mistake at Turn 1.
The Mercedes driver will start Sunday’s race at Zandvoort from third after qualifying 0.133s off McLaren polesitter Lando Norris and 0.031s behind team-mate George Russell in second.
Antonelli reckons he “had a shot for ...
22 August 2026 17:35
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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22 August 2026 17:25
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 ...
22 August 2026 17:17
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22 August 2026 17:08
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 ...
22 August 2026 16:35
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.
Speaking on the latest episode of the Up To ...
22 August 2026 15:04
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 ...
22 August 2026 14:45
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.
Leclerc believes his McLaren counterpart’s lack of ...
22 August 2026 14:22
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 ...
22 August 2026 12:57
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 ...
22 August 2026 12:40
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 ...
22 August 2026 12:27
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 ...
22 August 2026 11:58
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 ...
22 August 2026 10:22
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 ...
22 August 2026 09:26
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 ...
21 August 2026 23:14
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 ...
21 August 2026 21:13
On its F1 swansong, Zandvoort's sprint qualifying session produced a tight three-team battle at the front, with Mercedes' George Russell taking pole ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc as the top five was covered by just a tenth of a second. Lewis Hamilton was the outlier, who could only muster seventh in the second Ferrari, beaten by home hero Max Verstappen's Red Bull.
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21 August 2026 20:00
Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has spoken for the first time about a theft he suffered in Milan during the summer break, jokingly declaring it "the worst day of my life" after the thieves made off with his clothes and passport.
The 23-year-old Argentine initially shared the news of the theft via an Instagram post on 6 August. But he has now revealed further details about the ...
21 August 2026 19:46
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Zandvoort with George Russell on sprint pole after a tight sprint qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver beat Lando Norris by just 0.041s, with Charles Leclerc third and Oscar Piastri fourth. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start fifth after suffering floor damage from an off in SQ1, while Max Verstappen starts sixth for his ...
21 August 2026 19:23
Having chosen the Dutch Grand Prix as the venue to announce his renewed commitment to Red Bull until at least 2030, Max Verstappen endured mixed fortunes on the opening day of Formula 1 track action at Zandvoort.
During practice Verstappen complained of poor gearshift quality – a regular issue with the car this year – low grip and an oversteer balance during the only practice session, in ...
21 August 2026 18:59
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 track in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort.
Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll have received the second specification of Honda's V6 power unit, with the Japanese manufacturer having earmarked the Netherlands as the site to deploy its one in-season ...
21 August 2026 18:35
Kimi Antonelli has revealed that his Turn 13 off during the Dutch Grand Prix's sprint qualifying session had cost approximately "25 points of downforce", after qualifying fifth for Saturday's 24-lap Formula 1 race.
The championship leader opened the first stage of sprint qualifying and was running faster than team-mate George Russell, but faced a snap of oversteer through the penultimate corner ...
21 August 2026 17:53
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21 August 2026 17:46
Isack Hadjar misses this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix after sustaining a wrist injury during a gym session last week. According to Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer, Red Bull’s sister team was informed on Friday of a potential driver change, with the situation developing further on Tuesday.
That was when Yuki Tsunoda was called up – having been on a beach in Greece when he was asked to step in ...
21 August 2026 17:26
George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth.
The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his second sprint pole of the 2026 season after Shanghai at round two.
Russell’s pole came particularly out of the blue after topping neither SQ1 or SQ2 - ...
21 August 2026 15:34
Williams boss James Vowles admits the team's disastrous 2026 campaign made him worry about losing both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, before the pair re-signed for next year.
Williams received a shot in the arm earlier this week when both drivers pledged their future to the struggling outfit. Albon took up an extension for the 2027 season, while Sainz signed what was billed a "multi-year" ...
21 August 2026 14:31
A downbeat Oliver Bearman has accepted that Haas is now the “10th best team” in Formula 1 after being overtaken by Aston Martin at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
The American outfit started the 2026 regulation change strongly with points in five of the opening six rounds, but has failed to score in the past five grands prix.
So it is now clinging onto seventh in the championship and a lack ...
21 August 2026 14:00
Fernando Alonso has confirmed there is no timeline on the decision regarding his Formula 1 future as he is still awaiting talks with Lawrence Stroll and Adrian Newey.
The 45-year-old is the subject of various questions surrounding how the 2027 F1 grid could shape up, with talk of his possible retirement swirling as his Aston Martin contract expires at the end of the current 2026 ...
21 August 2026 13:43
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 summer break.
The Mercedes star set a 1m12.949s lap at Zandvoort and was the only driver to go sub-1m13s as second-place went to McLaren’s reigning world champion Lando Norris with a 1m13.070s.
Drivers were quick to head out for the sole ...
21 August 2026 13:10
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Esteban Ocon is "really in trouble" regarding his future at Haas amid a "strained relationship" with the American squad.
The 2027 F1 grid is beginning to take shape after Max Verstappen committed to Red Bull until the end of 2030 and both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon signed contract extensions with Williams. Consequently, the paddock's focus has ...
21 August 2026 12:38
Yuki Tsunoda faces an "insane" task as he steps into the Racing Bulls Formula 1 car at Zandvoort, having never previously driven the 2026-spec machinery, according to F1 TV analysts Jolyon Palmer and Alex Brundle.
The Japanese driver has been handed a surprise grand prix return following a reshuffle across Red Bull and Racing Bulls ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
A wrist injury sustained ...
21 August 2026 11:02
The first day back at the office after a holiday can often be a shock to the system. And that’s how it was for Liam Lawson when he landed in the UK on Monday expecting the usual pre-race simulation routine for Racing Bulls.
After Lawson switched his phone on he received a call from team principal Alan Permane telling him there would be a change of plan: Isack Hadjar had injured his wrist, and ...
21 August 2026 10:17
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 Grand Prix. After its re-entry into the calendar in 2021, the track announced its exit at the end of 2024.
Ahead of the chequered flag flying for the final time, our writers look back on some of their fondest memories from Zandvoort - including ...
21 August 2026 09:34
Yuki Tsunoda is making a comeback to F1 this weekend after Isack Hadjar's wrist injury offered him an opportunity to take the Racing Bulls seat. While he understands the circumstances will be challenging - with Zandvoort being a sprint weekend on top of him not having raced since the end of last year - he still wants to use this chance to prove himself.
Tsunoda has been out of a race seat since ...
20 August 2026 23:22
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 ...
20 August 2026 22:19
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 ...
20 August 2026 20:50
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 ...
20 August 2026 20:12
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 ...
20 August 2026 20:04
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 ...
20 August 2026 17:46
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.
Johnson, an heir of the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical empire, also owns the New York Jets NFL team and acquired a major stake in Premier League football team Crystal Palace last year.
The 79-year-old is a long-time donor of US president ...
20 August 2026 16:20
Mark Walter might be unfamiliar in Formula 1, but for the Cadillac team, he holds fundamental relevance. The billionaire is the CEO of TWG, the company responsible for operating General Motors' Formula 1 entry, and currently he is under scrutiny by authorities in the United States which has sparked rumours regarding a potential sale of the team.
Recently, Walter sold his stake in the NBA's Los ...
20 August 2026 15:23
Yuki Tsunoda received an unexpected call-up to return to F1 after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist during the summer break.
With Liam Lawson being drafted in from Racing Bulls to replace the Frenchman at Red Bull, Tsunoda got the chance to come off the sidelines and make his F1 comeback.
On arrival in the Zandvoort paddock, the Japanese driver revealed he only got the call on Tuesday.
“I ...
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