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Alba Larsen claimed back-to-back second-place finishes across the 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort Round, moving from ninth to fourth in the Drivers' Standings after a breakthrough weekend.
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Larsen left to rue potential victory despite double podium at 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort round

Alba Larsen left the 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort round with back-to-back podium finishes and a significant jump up the standings. The Ferrari-backed MP Motorsport driver finished second in both the Dutch GP Reverse Grid Race and the Feature Race. It was her maiden F1 Academy podium at a circuit she knows well. The double result…

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Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth for the 2026 F1 Dutch GP after fighting tyre warm-up issues throughout the session, encouraged by improved car feel heading into Sunday's race.
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Hamilton admits tyre issues were the “biggest culprit” after Qualifying fifth at 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth during Qualifying for the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, starting on the third row alongside teammate Leclerc after a weekend that tested his patience. A lock-up in Q1 and a difficult Sprint Qualifying session on Friday left him rebuilding confidence lap by lap. By the time Q3 arrived, the work paid off….

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Peyton Westcott held off a late charge from Alba Larsen to win the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Reverse Grid Race at Zandvoort, leading from pole to flag through two Safety Car periods.
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F1 Academy | 2026 Dutch GP | Reverse Grid Race | Westcott takes maiden win amid chaos in Zandvoort

The 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Reverse Grid Race took place at Zandvoort following a chaotic Qualifying session. Wild Card Zoe Florescu failed a post-session technical check and was disqualified. Her car carried engine lubricant that did not meet the required specifications. Westcott started from reverse grid pole alongside Bruce on the front row. Robertson…

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George Russell took Sprint pole during 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying, beating Lando Norris by 0.041 seconds with Leclerc, Piastri, and Antonelli completing a tightly-packed top five.
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F1 | 2026 Dutch GP | Sprint Qualifying | Russell claims pole ahead of Norris and Leclerc at Zandvoort

F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying got underway at Zandvoort on Friday afternoon as F1 returned from the summer break. Kimi Antonelli headed into the session leading the Drivers’ Championship on 219 points after topping Free Practice earlier in the day with a 1:12.949. Lando Norris and George Russell completed the top three in FP1, separated…

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Nina Gademan topped a chaotic 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Free Practice session, with two red flags and heavy rain disrupting the running and leaving championship leader Palmowski without a representative lap.
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F1 Academy | 2026 Dutch GP | Free Practice | Gademan sets the pace at Zandvoort

2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Free Practice got the second half of the season underway at Zandvoort on Friday morning. Round 4 marks the championship’s return after the summer break, with all drivers eager to hit the ground running. Heading into the weekend, Alisha Palmowski leads the Drivers’ Standings on 108 points. Emma Felbermayr sits…

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Martinius Stenshorne reflected on a difficult mid-season with Rodin Motorsport, his growing confidence at the team, and his Formula 1 ambitions heading into the second half of the 2026 F2 season.
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Stenshorne reflects on difficult mid-season and targets strong finish to 2026 F2 campaign

Martinius Stenshorne sits 9th in the 2026 F2 Drivers’ Standings with 59 points. A strong opening four rounds, highlighted by a maiden victory in Montreal gave way to a difficult mid-season stretch without a point across three consecutive rounds. A podium in Spa’s Sprint Race brought him back to form, but Stenshorne knows there is…

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on the development of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri under the 2026 regulations and praised Leonardo Fornaroli's growing role for the team.
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Stella hails McLaren driver unity and Fornaroli progress heading into second half of 2026 F1 season

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has reflected on the first half of the 2026 F1 season, praising the way Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have responded to the demands of the new regulatory era. He also highlighted the continued growth of Reserve and Development Driver Leonardo Fornaroli. Speaking during the summer break, Stella offered an…

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Emma Felbermayr sits second in the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers' Standings with 78 points at the halfway mark, having delivered two race victories and shown the consistency that makes her Palmowski's closest title rival.
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2026 F1 Academy Mid-Season Review: Emma Felbermayr

Emma Felbermayr currently sits second in the 2026 F1 Academy Drivers’ Standings with 78 points. The Audi-backed Rodin Motorsport driver is Alisha Palmowski‘s closest title challenger. Two victories and a run of consistent points finishes across the opening three rounds have kept her in the fight, with a 30-point gap to Palmowski still very much…

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