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Norris explains how he was able to “force mistakes” from Antonelli in 2026 F1 Dutch GP

Lando Norris won the 2026 F1 Dutch GP in dominant fashion, and he did so by battling Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes for the best part of three-quarters of the race distance after losing the lead at the restart following the red flag for Max Verstappen’s first-lap shunt at the final corner. Norris looked comfortably quick enough…

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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finished P4 in the main Qualifying for the F1 2026 Dutch GP, behind teammate Norris in pole and both Mercedes.
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Piastri on feeling “much happier with the car” after P4 in 2026 F1 Dutch GP Qualifying

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finished P4 in the main Qualifying for the F1 2026 Dutch GP, behind teammate Norris in pole and both Mercedes.  As F1 returned for the second half of the 2026 season, Piastri hoped to come back stronger after a few struggles at the start of the year. The Australian finished P6 in…

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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)
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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…

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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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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri reflect on McLaren’s pace after a tight 2026 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying at Zandvoort.
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McLaren encouraged by 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint qualifying pace as drivers eye gains in Zandvoort

Lando Norris believes he can challenge George Russell for victory in the Dutch GP Sprint after missing Sprint pole by only 0.041 seconds at Zandvoort during Qualifying, while McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri took encouragement from the progress he made throughout Friday. The margins proved exceptionally tight during Sprint Qualifying. Norris initially went quickest in SQ3…

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Dörr explains how increased track time has driven his DTM progress after a strong Nürburgring Qualifying 2 performance.
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Dörr credits increased track time for DTM Nürburgring progress after Qualifying 2

Ben Dörr believes increased track time and a busier racing programme have played a major role in his progress during the 2026 DTM season after securing a front-row start in Qualifying 2 at the Nürburgring. The Dörr Motorsport driver qualified second for Sunday’s race, finishing just 0.113s behind polesitter Jules Gounon. Dörr’s performance put him…

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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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