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Russell takes sprint pole at Zandvoort ahead of Norris and Leclerc
George Russell claimed the fastest time in sprint qualifying at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, putting his Mercedes on pole for the sprint race ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
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Marquez urges Hadjar not to rush wrist recovery as Tsunoda steps in at Zandvoort
Isack Hadjar misses the Dutch Grand Prix after injuring his wrist in a gym session, with seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez — who shares Hadjar's physiotherapist — advising the Racing Bulls rookie not to rush his return. Yuki Tsunoda replaces him, while Liam Lawson gets another Red Bull outing.
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Russell edges Norris by 0.041s to snatch Dutch GP sprint pole at Zandvoort
George Russell claimed sprint pole for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, beating reigning world champion Lando Norris by just 0.041 seconds. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli could only manage fifth, with Max Verstappen a further three tenths back in sixth.
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Vowles admits Williams feared losing both Sainz and Albon amid 2026 car crisis
Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed he was genuinely concerned about losing Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon during the team's troubled 2026 season, before both drivers committed their futures to the Grove outfit this week.
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Bearman admits Haas has slipped to 10th in F1 as rivals' upgrades leave team behind
Oliver Bearman has conceded that Haas is now the slowest team in Formula 1 after a five-race scoring drought. Aston Martin's chassis upgrades in Budapest were the latest blow, with Bearman eliminated in Q1 as both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finished ahead.
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Alonso has no timeframe on F1 future as Aston Martin contract talks with Stroll and Newey loom
Fernando Alonso says there is no set timeline for deciding his Formula 1 future, with the 45-year-old still awaiting talks with Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll and technical chief Adrian Newey before committing beyond his current 2026 contract.
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Antonelli leads Mercedes one-two in sole Dutch GP practice as Red Bull falters
Kimi Antonelli set the pace at Zandvoort's farewell F1 sprint weekend, clocking a 1m12.949s to head George Russell and championship rival Lando Norris. Red Bull failed to trouble the top six, which was shared entirely between Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
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Palmer warns Ocon is 'really in trouble' as Haas seat comes under threat
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has raised serious doubts over Esteban Ocon's future at Haas, citing a strained relationship and a second consecutive season being outscored by rookie teammate Oliver Bearman.
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Tsunoda faces 'insane' Racing Bulls return at Zandvoort with just one hour to learn new car
Yuki Tsunoda has been handed a surprise Racing Bulls comeback at the Dutch Grand Prix following a reshuffle triggered by Isack Hadjar's wrist injury, but F1 TV analysts warn he faces an enormous challenge having never driven the 2026-spec car.
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Tsunoda returns to Racing Bulls at Zandvoort to keep 2027 F1 options alive
Yuki Tsunoda makes his Formula 1 comeback at the Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar's wrist injury opened a Racing Bulls seat. The Japanese driver, who has been exploring IndyCar options including talks with Meyer Shank Racing, hopes a strong showing can revive his chances of a full-time F1 return in 2027.
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Verstappen yet to hit his peak despite four titles, says former F1 team boss Szafnauer
Former F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Max Verstappen, a four-time world champion, is still improving and has not yet reached his ceiling — a claim that comes as Verstappen sits 110 points adrift of championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
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Verstappen's 2030 Red Bull deal surprises Chandhok with its length amid team's dip
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract until the end of 2030, a decision analyst Karun Chandhok says signals Verstappen's belief in the team's in-house power unit project despite Red Bull currently running as the fourth-fastest car on the grid.
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George Russell reveals nerves and ring design behind Dutch GP engagement announcement
Mercedes driver George Russell has opened up about his proposal to long-term partner Carmen Montero Mundt, revealing he lost his words when down on one knee at a candlelit beachfront dinner during the F1 summer break.
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New York Jets owner Woody Johnson buys minority stake in Aston Martin F1 team
US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Formula 1 team and joined its board as vice chairman. The New York Jets owner was brought in by Lawrence Stroll to drive the team's commercial growth in the United States.
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TWG denies Cadillac F1 sale as CEO Mark Walter faces US fraud investigation
TWG has moved to quash rumours that the Cadillac F1 team is up for sale after reports emerged that CEO Mark Walter is under investigation by US federal authorities for an alleged fraud scheme involving billions of dollars at his insurance companies.
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Tsunoda recalls beach call in Greece that sent him back to Racing Bulls for Dutch GP
Yuki Tsunoda was relaxing on a beach in Greece when his manager called to tell him he might be racing that week. The Japanese driver returns to Racing Bulls at Zandvoort after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist and Liam Lawson was promoted to Red Bull.
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Lindblad auctions Belgian GP helmet to raise £60,000 for friend Will MacIntyre's iMRI campaign
Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad has raised £60,000 for Project iMRI after donating his race-worn Belgian Grand Prix helmet to a silent auction. The funds support 18-year-old British driver Will MacIntyre's £6 million campaign to install an intra-operative MRI scanner at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
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Bottas flunks parallel parking on Dimoldenberg's Passenger Princess during Barcelona GP weekend
Cadillac F1 driver Valtteri Bottas scored himself a "one out of 10" after clipping a traffic cone during a parallel parking challenge on Amelia Dimoldenberg's Passenger Princess YouTube series, filmed at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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Honda signals engine breakthrough as Aston Martin targets Dutch GP revival
Former F1 presenter Will Buxton says Honda is projecting genuine certainty that a power unit upgrade arriving at Zandvoort will deliver a meaningful step forward for a struggling Aston Martin team.
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Verstappen signs Red Bull extension until 2030, ending months of Mercedes and McLaren speculation
Max Verstappen has committed to Red Bull until the end of 2030 with a two-year contract extension, announced ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. The deal ends prolonged speculation linking the four-time champion to Mercedes and McLaren.
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