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Top-tier global motorsport series.
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Sainz admits Williams are second-bottom in F1 as Aston Martin pulls clear
Carlos Sainz says Williams currently outpace only Cadillac after a run of five races without a points finish, while Alexander Albon describes being swamped by blue flags as the team slides toward the back of the 2026 grid.
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Russell survives Hamilton's late charge to secure Dutch GP podium for Mercedes
George Russell held off a charging Lewis Hamilton in the closing laps of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort to claim third place, describing the defensive battle as 'tough' after being asked to yield second to team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
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Hadjar's Dutch GP withdrawal shows confidence, not weakness, says former Red Bull mechanic
Isack Hadjar sat out the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort with a wrist injury, but former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas argues the decision reflected the rookie's self-assurance rather than fragility, with a return at Monza anticipated.
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Ferrari's upgraded engines ready as team weighs Monza debut for Leclerc and Hamilton
Ferrari has assembled two updated power units under F1's ADUO system for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, but a final decision on whether to race them at the Italian Grand Prix will not be made until the end of this week.
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FIA confirms Red Bull-Ford holds F1's most powerful engine after ADUO Period 2 review
The FIA has published its second ADUO evaluation covering races from Melbourne to Budapest, confirming the Red Bull-Ford internal combustion engine as the benchmark. Mercedes is 2-4% down on power, while Audi, Ferrari and Honda trail by more than 4%.
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Real Madrid becomes official partner of Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix after 45 years away
Real Madrid has partnered with the Madrid Formula 1 Grand Prix, scheduled for September 11–13 on the Madring circuit, marking F1's return to the Spanish capital for the first time in 45 years. The club will make several of its facilities available to race organizers.
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FIA confirms Red Bull-Ford leads F1 engine rankings after second ADUO assessment
The FIA's second ADUO power unit evaluation, covering races from Australia to Hungary, confirms Red Bull-Ford holds the benchmark engine in Formula 1. Mercedes sits 2–4% behind, while Audi, Ferrari and Honda trail by more than 4%, though no new homologations were awarded this cycle.
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Imola set to replace Qatar or Abu Dhabi on 2026 F1 calendar amid Middle East unrest
The FIA has until 15 September to decide whether the final two races of the 2026 Formula 1 season can go ahead in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, with Imola emerging as a standby venue as regional instability continues to threaten the Gulf events.
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Mercedes dig into data after Antonelli's W17 balance woes cost him at Zandvoort
Kimi Antonelli finished second at the Dutch Grand Prix but admitted to a "difficult second half" as his Mercedes W17 developed progressive oversteer with each tyre stint. The team has launched a data review ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
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Stella dismisses Wolff's budget excuse as McLaren closes in on Mercedes in 2026
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has publicly challenged Toto Wolff's claim that Mercedes lacks the budget to accelerate car development, pointing to an additional $3m cost cap allowance available to all teams ahead of the 2027 regulation changes.
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Ocon defends Zandvoort overtake on Albon but slams F1 restart rule that wiped out his gain
Esteban Ocon insists his pass on Alexander Albon during the Dutch Grand Prix yellow-flag zone was legal, but argues the F1 rule that reset grid positions at the second start cost him a place he had legitimately earned.
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Stella dismisses Mercedes' budget excuse as McLaren pressure mounts: 'I don't believe you'
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has publicly questioned Toto Wolff's claim that Mercedes lacks the budget to accelerate car development, pointing to a $3m cost-cap allowance tied to 2027 regulation changes that he believes the Silver Arrows could deploy immediately.
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Alonso drives from 18th to ninth at Zandvoort with one-stop strategy to stun Dutch GP field
Fernando Alonso claimed ninth place at the Dutch Grand Prix from 18th on the grid, executing a one-stop strategy while rivals pitted twice. The result is the 43-year-old's second points finish of the 2026 season, following tenth at Monaco in June.
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Red Bull lacked podium pace at Zandvoort even without Verstappen's crash, says ex-mechanic
Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas says the team simply did not have the speed to challenge for a Dutch Grand Prix podium, arguing Verstappen would have finished no higher than Liam Lawson's seventh place even had he avoided his opening-lap shunt.
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Verstappen bids farewell to Zandvoort after first-lap crash ends final Dutch GP
Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, ending his final home race without points as the circuit hosted Formula 1 for the last time. The four-time champion paid tribute to his Dutch fans in a heartfelt message after the race.
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Ferrari to run special Schumacher tribute livery at Monza 30 years after his first win
Ferrari will honour Michael Schumacher at the Italian Grand Prix with a special livery on the SF-26s of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, marking 30 years since his first victory with the Scuderia in 1996.
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F3 leader Slater hails Madrid's Madring circuit as one of the best he has driven
Formula 3 championship leader Freddie Slater praised the new Madrid street circuit after topping day one of a two-day test at the Madring track, which replaces Barcelona as host of the Spanish Grand Prix from 2026.
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Red Bull denied ADUO tokens as FIA measurements confirm Ford power unit leads the field
Red Bull-Ford Powertrains was ranked top in Formula 1's first ADUO assessment, leaving it without engine development tokens while Mercedes received one and Ferrari, Audi and Honda each secured two. A factual review requested by Red Bull appears to have changed nothing, with the FIA standing by its measurements.
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Leclerc says Ferrari pitstop timing "signed" him to finish behind Russell at Zandvoort
Charles Leclerc finished fifth at the Dutch Grand Prix after Ferrari pitted him just three laps after George Russell, leaving him without the tyre advantage needed to challenge the Mercedes driver for third place.
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Hamilton apologises to Ferrari after Dutch GP radio outbursts: 'Not the best version of me'
Lewis Hamilton has publicly apologised to Ferrari after venting his frustration over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix, admitting his behaviour fell short of his own standards while reaffirming his belief in the team's progress.
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