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
The bold tyre choice for the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc paid off, as he takes home P2.
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

Leclerc on “good choice” of soft tyre as he takes home P2 in the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race

Heading into the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race as the only driver in the top 10 on the soft compound tyre, the Ferrari driver’s bold choice paid off as Charles Leclerc claimed P2 in the sprint. Coming close to pole position after one of his best qualifying laps of the 2026 F1 season, Charles…

Read Full News
Best lap of the season sees Leclerc finish P3 in 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying while Ferrari teammate Hamilton searches for answers.
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

Mixed emotions for Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Hamilton after 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying

After the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying, emotions were split in the Ferrari garage: Charles Leclerc was overall satisfied with his performance, while Lewis Hamilton lamented a different feeling in the SF-26, finishing the session in P7. For the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, Ferrari brought another performance upgrade aimed at increasing aerodynamic load, focusing on…

Read Full News
Charles Leclerc discusses the standard of Ferrari's F1 upgrades thus far and how he expects them to fare during the 2026 Dutch GP weekend
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

Leclerc on Ferrari’s upgrades so far and prospects in potentially wet conditions at 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Charles Leclerc has opened up about what his expectations are for the 2026 Dutch GP, whether the rain would benefit Ferrari, his impression of their many upgrades so far, and how confident he is about his wet-weather driving skills this weekend. After overcoming a multi-race slump that saw him struggle with brake issues and endure…

Read Full News
Cairoli reflects on P3 in DTM Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring and explains how renewed competitiveness has boosted confidence
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

Cairoli takes confidence from strong DTM Nürburgring pace after Qualifying 2

Matteo Cairoli says Emil Frey Racing’s return to the sharp end of the DTM field has provided a significant confidence boost after he secured third place in Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring. The Ferrari driver entered Sunday morning on the back of an impressive opening day in the Eifel. Cairoli had claimed pole position on…

Read Full News
Cairoli dominates DTM Race 1 at the Nürburgring, taking his third 2026 win and revealing the Ferrari breakthrough behind his victory.
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

“We found our comfort zone”: Cairoli reflects on Nürburgring DTM Race 1 victory

Matteo Cairoli returned to the top step of the DTM podium with a commanding victory in Race 1 at the Nürburgring, converting pole position into his third win of the 2026 season. The Emil Frey Racing driver controlled the race from the front and gradually built a sizeable advantage over Manthey Porsche’s Thomas Preining. While…

Read Full News
Cairoli wins DTM Race 1 at the Nürburgring after starting the race from pole as 9 cars retire from the race
Photo Credit: ADAC Motorsport | Gruppe C Photography

DTM | 2026 Nürburgring | Race 1 | Cairoli claims third victory as nine cars retire

The DTM returned to the Nürburgring for Race 1 of the sixth round of the 2026 season, with the championship battle entering a crucial stage. Matteo Cairoli put himself in the best possible position after securing his second pole position of the season for Emil Frey Racing, narrowly beating Thomas Preining by just 0.036 seconds….

Read Full News