The Dutch GP would always be a bittersweet one for any Dutch racing driver, especially considering this was the last year a F1 and Feeder Series weekend would take place at Zandvoort for the near future. However for Esmee Kosterman, this weekend was indeed a special one as the Dutch driver was able to secure…
Ben Green and Thierry Vermeulen claimed victory in Race 2 of the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup weekend at Zandvoort, returning Emil Frey Racing to the top step of the podium. Green took the lead from teammate Konsta Lappalainen immediately after an early Full Course Yellow before handing the…
Morris Schuring raised home hopes at Zandvoort by setting the pace in Free Practice 2 (FP2) for the 2026 GT World Challenge (GTWC) Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup, leading a Porsche one-two for Boutsen VDS and Lionspeed GP. The Dutchman produced a 1:34.450 in the #2 Boutsen VDS Porsche 911 GT3 R EVO he…
Alex Aka set the early benchmark as the GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Sprint Cup field began its Zandvoort weekend with Free Practice 1, putting the Gold Cup-entered #99 Tresor Attempto Racing Audi at the head of a tightly packed order. Aka produced a 1:34.458 to finish 0.133 seconds clear of Emil Frey…
Team Principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts on how McLaren’s overall execution of the 2026 Italian GP was, the challenges of energy management, the impact of the powerful slipstream at Monza, the set-up changes they made, and their current weaknesses after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came home in P4 and P5, respectively, on Sunday….
Despite enduring a challenging 2026 F1 Academy Zandvoort round, Megan Bruce found reason for optimism after recovering from a lack of pace on Saturday to finish P6 in the Feature Race. The Campos Racing driver entered the Zandvoort round on the back foot, having missed two days of in-season testing at the circuit due to…
With Isack Hadjar still recovering from his injury, Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda will continue to drive for Red Bull and Racing Bulls, respectively, during the 2026 F1 Spanish GP weekend. The Milton Keynes outfit announced on August 19 that Hadjar had sustained a wrist injury during the summer break, thereby ruling him out of…
Allan McNish has opened up about Audi’s prospects in the midfield battle in the second half of the 2026 F1 season, whether they will introduce more upgrades, how impressive Nico Hülkenberg’s performance was at the Dutch GP, and why their overall execution has improved in recent rounds. While the German driver cleared Q1 and set…
Driving at the iconic Zandvoort circuit for the last time, the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP delivered drama, breakthrough performances, and crucial championship moments. While some drivers strengthened their campaigns, others suffered setbacks at a crucial stage of the season. Winners of the 2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Alisha Palmowski – Campos Racing (supported by…
Carlos Sainz braved the treacherous conditions during a chaotic opening sequence at the F1 Dutch GP. Damp asphalt and a high-banked turn created an instant recipe for disaster on the coast. When looking at the broader picture of the F1 Dutch GP weekend, navigating the unpredictable weather required immense focus from every garage, including Sainz’s,…
