ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 23: Franco Colapinto of Argentina driving the (43) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 23, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
Photo Credit: TWJB Photography | Alpine F1 Team

Colapinto unimpressed with drive-through penalty decision at 2026 F1 Dutch GP

It was a frustrating 2026 F1 Dutch GP weekend for Alpine’s Franco Colapinto, who crossed the line in P14. After qualifying in P14 on Saturday, the Argentinian driver had a strong start and moved up the order into the top ten as he capitalised on Max Verstappen’s crash on the opening lap, as well as…

Read Full News
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 23: Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Alpine F1 A526 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 23, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Simon Galloway/LAT Images)
Photo Credit: TWJB Photography | Alpine F1 Team

Gasly motivated by Alpine’s progress at 2026 F1 Dutch GP, praises Racing Bulls team work

The 2026 F1 Dutch GP was an encouraging start to the second half of the 2026 F1 season for Alpine’s Pierre Gasly. After placing himself P11 on the starting grid in Qualifying, a strong start saw the Frenchman running in the top ten as he capitalised on Verstappen’s crash on the opening lap. The 30-year-old…

Read Full News
Verstappen 2026 F1 Dutch GP
Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Verstappen on Red Bull’s lack of pace and first lap crash at 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Max Verstappen endured a disappointing 2026 F1 Dutch GP that ended on the opening lap as the Dutchman lost control and found the wall. Verstappen entered the final Dutch GP weekend after recently extending his Red Bull Racing contract until 2030. However, his weekend quickly fell apart as he only managed P11 in FP1 before…

Read Full News
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.
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

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….

Read Full News
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 21: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren prepares to drive during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 21, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Pauline Ballet/LAT Images)
Photo Credit: McLaren F1 Team

Norris explains strong final lap that placed him on pole for 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Despite the threat of rain, Lando Norris risked one more lap and clinched his second back-to-back pole position of the season at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP. The Briton clocked a time of 1:11.163, topping the time chart and beating both Mercedes drivers by just over a tenth. Reflecting on his performance in Qualifying, Norris…

Read Full News
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli during the 2026 F1 Dutch GP.
Photo Credit: Mercedes F1 Team

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…

Read Full News