Lando Norris says McLaren lacked pace in the F1 Dutch GP Sprint despite finishing third, with slow-speed performance still a concern.
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Norris admits McLaren “lacked pace” after losing P2 in 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race

Lando Norris admitted McLaren lacked the pace to fight Charles Leclerc after he finished third in the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race at Zandvoort. Norris started second behind George Russell after a strong Sprint Qualifying, but the McLaren driver could not stay with the Mercedes once the race got underway. Russell made a clean…

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli during the 2026 F1 Dutch GP.
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Antonelli targets stronger Qualifying after P4 finish in 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race

For Kimi Antonelli, a fourth-place finish in the Sprint Race at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP marked another successful outing, adding a valuable points haul to his existing championship-leading tally despite a difficult Sprint Qualifying session yesterday. Having qualified fifth for the Sprint, the Italian’s session was compromised early on after he ran wide at…

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Russell made the perfect start to his 2026 F1 Dutch GP weekend with a lights-to-flag Sprint win as rain arrived on the cooldown lap.
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Russell makes “really good start” to 2026 F1 Dutch GP weekend with Sprint victory

George Russell made the perfect start to his F1 Dutch Grand Prix (GP) weekend, leading from lights to flag to claim his third Sprint victory of the 2026 season. The Mercedes driver controlled the race throughout, managing his tyres through the early stages before turning up the pace when the fight behind him began to…

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Wild Card entrant Zoe Florescu during the F1 Academy Zandvoort round at the 2026 Dutch GP.
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Florescu: P7 finish in Qualifying “a great starting point” for 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort round

The fourth Qualifying session of the 2026 F1 Academy season at Zandvoort threw plenty of challenges at Wild Card entrant Zoe Florescu’s way, as the Dirt Is Good driver rose to the occasion to secure a P7 finish on her debut weekend. In a session that began on a wet track before rapidly drying, Florescu…

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Alisha Palmowski claims pole position during Qualifying at fourth 2026 F1 Academy round at Dutch GP.
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F1 Academy | 2026 Dutch GP | Qualifying | Palmowski masters changing conditions to claim pole

Alisha Palmowski continued on her strong run of form during F1 Academy Qualifying at the 2026 Dutch GP, securing yet another pole position; full report below. The fourth round of the 2026 F1 Academy season got off to a strong start for home hero Nina Gademan, who topped the timings in Free Practice, one year…

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Williams team principal James Vowles opened up about the recent double contract extension for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz
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Vowles reveals relief after Sainz and Albon extend Williams contracts ahead of 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Speaking to media on Friday ahead of the F1 2026 Dutch GP, Williams team principal James Vowles opened up about the recent double contract extension for Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. Sainz and Albon both extended their respective contracts with Williams this week, ending speculation regarding their future at the team.  After a promising 2025…

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