Norris claims Hungarian Grand Prix victory in late July
Norris secured a Hungarian Grand Prix victory in late July.
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2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix
Qualifying and race coverage for the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on August 22-23, the final Dutch Grand Prix at the venue.
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2026-08-12 to 2026-11-09 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 6 Jun, 17:36 UTC
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George Russell qualifies second at Dutch Grand Prix
Mercedes driver George Russell qualified in second place for the Dutch Grand Prix, 102 milliseconds behind pole-sitter Lando Norris. Russell also won the sprint race earlier that Saturday.
Max Verstappen struggles with Red Bull car, qualifies seventh
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, a four-time world champion and Dutch national, qualified in seventh place for the Dutch Grand Prix, continuing to experience difficulties with his car's performance.
Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix in late July
Lando Norris won the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix held at the end of July, demonstrating strong form heading into the Dutch Grand Prix.
Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort to end after 2026 season
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will be the final edition held in the Netherlands due to financial costs, disappointing the tens of thousands of local Verstappen fans and many drivers who appreciate the circuit's unique design winding through coastal dunes.
Oscar Piastri qualifies fourth at Dutch Grand Prix
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, who led multiple qualifying sessions throughout the day, finished in fourth place on the grid for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton qualifies fifth at Dutch Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton, seven-time Formula 1 world champion, qualified in fifth place for the Dutch Grand Prix, ahead of his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in sixth.
Kimi Antonelli qualifies third for Dutch Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian, qualified in third place for the Dutch Grand Prix qualifying session. Antonelli is leading the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship with a 53-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton.
Lando Norris secures pole position at Dutch Grand Prix
Lando Norris, the reigning Formula 1 world champion driving for McLaren, achieved pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort circuit on Saturday, August 22. He set the fastest qualifying lap time of 1 minute 11 seconds and 163 milliseconds over the 4.259 km circuit, 102 milliseconds faster than second-place qualifier George Russell.
Lewis Hamilton becomes oldest F1 race winner since Jack Brabham
At age 41, Lewis Hamilton became the oldest Formula 1 race winner since Jack Brabham in 1970. The previous record for oldest F1 race winner was held by 53-year-old Luigi Fagioli in 1951.
Hamilton ends Mercedes' podium streak at Barcelona
The Spanish Grand Prix marked the first race of 2026 where Mercedes did not finish on top of the podium. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton won the race, breaking Mercedes' winning streak to start the season.
Kimi Antonelli retires from Spanish Grand Prix with powertrain failure
Kimi Antonelli, leading the drivers' championship, retired on Lap 62 of the Spanish Grand Prix due to powertrain issues. Antonelli had overtaken George Russell for second place moments before his retirement, ending his streak of six consecutive victories.
All-British podium in Barcelona for first time since 1968
The top three finishers at the Spanish Grand Prix were all British drivers: Lewis Hamilton in first place, George Russell in second place, and Lando Norris in third place. This was the first all-British podium in Formula 1 since 1968.
Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix on Sunday, securing his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari in his 31st race with the team. Hamilton started in second place, utilized a three-stop strategy with tire changes at Lap 12, Lap 23, and after a Virtual Safety Car with 24 laps remaining, finishing 19.5 seconds ahead of George Russell in second place.
Hamilton currently in second place in drivers' championship standings
Lewis Hamilton is now firmly cemented in second place in the drivers' championship standings ahead of George Russell. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by 41 points over Hamilton and by 50 points over Russell.
Charles Leclerc has eight Formula 1 race victories including 2024 Austin Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc's Formula 1 record includes eight race victories, with his most recent victory coming at the Austin Grand Prix in Texas in 2024. His career statistics also include 27 pole positions and 52 podium finishes. During the 2026 season to date, he has achieved two third-place finishes at the Melbourne and Suzuka Grand Prix events.
Kimi Antonelli denies Ferrari transfer rumors while affirming Mercedes commitment
Kimi Antonelli, the 19-year-old Italian Mercedes driver and current points leader in the Formula 1 championship, addressed rumors linking him to Ferrari. During an event in his home country, Antonelli stated that he is committed to Mercedes and that his objective is to win with the team, dismissing speculation about a potential move to Ferrari.
Charles Leclerc renewed with Ferrari for an indefinite period
Ferrari announced that Monaco-based Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has been renewed with the team for an indefinite duration. The announcement was made on Wednesday ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. Team principal Frédéric Vasseur stated that renewing Leclerc was a natural decision given his long tenure with the Scuderia since being signed in 2019.
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Zandvoort's Formula 1 era concludes after 2026 season finale
Zandvoort ends its Formula 1 tenure following the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
Norris takes pole position ahead of Russell and Antonelli
Norris claims pole; Russell second; Antonelli third; Verstappen seventh.
Antonelli's Barcelona weekend ends early with powertrain failure
Antonelli's powertrain failure forced his retirement from the Spanish Grand Prix.
Hamilton secures maiden Ferrari victory at Barcelona
Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix for Ferrari, marking oldest race win since Brabham and producing first all-British podium since 1968.
Antonelli dismisses Ferrari switch talk, reaffirms Mercedes loyalty
Antonelli denies Ferrari move rumors and confirms Mercedes commitment for 2026.
Leclerc extends Ferrari deal with indefinite contract renewal
Leclerc renews Ferrari contract indefinitely with eight career F1 victories to date.