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Norris tops chaotic Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes out early
formula-11 day ago

Norris tops chaotic Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes out early

Lando Norris converted pole into a commanding win at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, beating Andrea Kimi Antonelli by 11.5 seconds after Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap, triggering a red flag and a standing restart. George Russell completed the podium, with Hamilton fourth, Leclerc fifth and Piastri sixth. The result extends Antonelli’s championship lead to 59 points over Russell and Hamilton, while Norris secures his second win of 2026 amid wet-dry conditions and strategic play.

Antonelli Takes Spa Pole as Penalties Reshape Belgian GP Grid
sports1 month ago

Antonelli Takes Spa Pole as Penalties Reshape Belgian GP Grid

Kimi Antonelli starts on pole at Spa-Francorchamps with Max Verstappen second and George Russell third after five drivers took penalties, including Lando Norris who drops to P13. The 44-lap Belgian Grand Prix at Spa begins at 14:00 BST, with teams predicting a one-stop race on medium/hard tyres and energy-management considerations shaping strategy. The BBC provides live updates and commentary (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2).

Antonelli Edges Verstappen in Spa Friday Practice as Gasly Incident Disrupts FP2
sports1 month ago

Antonelli Edges Verstappen in Spa Friday Practice as Gasly Incident Disrupts FP2

Spa Friday practice for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix saw Red Bull posting strong medium-speed pace and Antonelli leading the way in FP2, narrowly ahead of Verstappen as Ferrari and McLaren showed potential. Gasly’s Turn 13 crash cut FP2 short, complicating long-run comparisons. With Mercedes close behind, teams will assess whether the hard tyre can mirror medium-tyre pace to enable a one-stop race, while FP3 will refine the picture.

Antonelli on pole as Silverstone hosts record-breaking British Grand Prix 2026
sports1 month ago

Antonelli on pole as Silverstone hosts record-breaking British Grand Prix 2026

Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli leads the British Grand Prix 2026 at Silverstone after beating Leclerc, with Hamilton and Russell behind on the front row. The event set a record crowd of 564,000 across four days, and Antonelli currently chairs the Drivers’ Championship by 43 points over Russell. The main race starts at 15:00 BST, with dry, warm conditions forecast. The weekend has also featured a Red Bull/Alpine mix of qualifying drama (Hadjar over Verstappen; Gasly penalties) and fan anticipation grows around the youngest-ever Silverstone winner potential for Antonelli.

Antonelli lands pole at Silverstone as Gasly penalty reshuffles British GP grid
sports1 month ago

Antonelli lands pole at Silverstone as Gasly penalty reshuffles British GP grid

Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli will start the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone from pole after Pierre Gasly’s three-place grid penalty drops him to 15th; Leclerc lines up second, Hamilton third and Russell fourth, with Isack Hadjar fifth on the provisional grid and the rest of the field including Norris, Verstappen and Piastri in the mix.

Antonelli Seizes Silverstone Pole as Mercedes Dominate British GP Qualifying
formula-11 month ago

Antonelli Seizes Silverstone Pole as Mercedes Dominate British GP Qualifying

Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli took pole for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, beating Charles Leclerc by 0.175s with Lewis Hamilton third and George Russell fourth after Russell’s early crash in Q1. Isack Hadjar was fifth, followed by Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson in the top 10. Antonelli, who won the sprint earlier on Saturday, tightens the championship picture as Russell bids for his home win.

Hamilton edges Antonelli to sprint pole at Silverstone
formula-11 month ago

Hamilton edges Antonelli to sprint pole at Silverstone

Lewis Hamilton claimed sprint pole for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, edging Kimi Antonelli by 0.011s with a 1m28.376s lap on soft tyres; Max Verstappen was third, Charles Leclerc fourth, and George Russell fifth as McLaren struggled with Norris sixth and Piastri seventh. Isack Hadjar took ninth, while Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad completed the top ten.