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Max Verstappen’s final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort was cut short on the opening lap after a wet-condition crash into the wall, triggering a red flag as the event paused; Verstappen said he’s okay, and the race marks the last Dutch GP on the F1 calendar after this season.
Lando Norris says McLaren’s upgraded car is strong in high-speed sections but not yet capable of challenging for the F1 title, warning that slow-speed performance could hurt their bid at Monza and Azerbaijan; Norris remains 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli as teammate Andrea Stella praises his ongoing improvements and the team’s progress.
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.
Verstappen’s sprint action at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort is being cited as part of renewed momentum to keep the Netherlands on Formula One’s calendar, with officials signaling a potential path for the race’s return in future seasons.
Max Verstappen’s home Dutch Grand Prix was red-flagged after a dramatic one-lap crash on a damp Zandvoort circuit, with the Red Bull driver hitting the inside wall and stopping in the run-off. Verstappen said he was OK and apologised as Norris led the field on the restart, with Antonelli moving to second after a chaotic start; Verstappen was running seventh at the time. The restart was set for 15:33 local time, and the event comes as the Dutch GP is leaving the calendar, with Verstappen having extended his Red Bull contract to 2030 earlier in the week.
Lando Norris will start from pole for McLaren and lead the 72-lap Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with George Russell second for Mercedes. Max Verstappen is seventh after a rear-suspension change breached parc fermé rules, forcing Sergio Perez to a pit-lane start and leaving 21 drivers on the starting grid. Yuki Tsunoda is 13th and Liam Lawson eighth, in what the article notes as F1’s final Dutch GP for the foreseeable future.
U.S. Formula 1 viewership fell in 2026 after moving from ESPN to Apple TV, with the Miami Grand Prix down 68% and Monaco down 66% in household reach; eight of nine races declined, while Japan was unchanged. Analysts say some fans used Apple TV’s free trial to watch F1 but didn’t convert to paid subscriptions. Despite the overall drop in reach, minutes watched increased for some races, and about 30% of 2026 F1 viewers hadn’t used Apple TV in late 2025, signaling new audiences as Apple TV expands its sports slate through a 2030 F1 deal.
Live updates from Zandvoort as F1 qualifying decides pole for the Dutch Grand Prix, following Saturday's Sprint drama; the 60-minute session starts at 16:00 local time, with teams aiming to lock in the best grid spots.
Lando Norris grabbed pole for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, beating George Russell by 0.102 seconds as rain threatened to disrupt final runs; Norris built on an early laps lead, with Kimi Antonelli briefly atop the times before Norris's late-lap push, while Hamilton secured P5 and Verstappen started seventh as a light shower failed to swing the order.
Carlos Sainz and Oliver Bearman were eliminated in Q1 at the Dutch Grand Prix, joining Aston Martin and Cadillac in a surprise exit; Sainz had a time deletion earlier and Bearman appeared to be undone by traffic as the session progressed.
Oscar Piastri revealed he exchanged messages with Carlos Sainz after their collision at the Hungaroring, which occurred as a blue-flag system malfunction left drivers without warnings. Sainz was deemed wholly responsible and given a five-second penalty, while Piastri retired with a gearbox issue. Ahead of the Dutch GP, Piastri said the talks were brief and urged more attention to blue flags when the system isn’t working, though teams and drivers must still follow the rules.
New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in Aston Martin's Formula 1 team and will join the outfit's board as vice chairman, citing appreciation for the team's history and Lawrence Stroll's strategic vision.
McLaren's upgrade paid off at the Hungaroring as Norris beat his team‑mate Piastri after a tense battle and overcut, with Piastri retiring with gearbox trouble; Verstappen produced a composed drive to secure a podium amid ongoing Red Bull balance issues. Ferrari failed to convert pace into a result and endured strategy/track-position hiccups, while George Russell endured a brutal start dropping to 19th. Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive form with a third place, Aston Martin notched a rare mid‑pack result as it develops for 2027, and Williams, Haas and Cadillac highlighted ongoing reliability and development challenges heading into the summer break.
Lando Norris wins the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren, with Max Verstappen second and Kimi Antonelli third after Oscar Piastri retires with a gearbox failure; Hamilton takes fifth following a five-second penalty for pit-lane speeding.
Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole, with Max Verstappen second and Kimi Antonelli third. Lewis Hamilton receives a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, dropping to fifth, while Oscar Piastri’s gearbox failure ended his challenge from second place in a race that also marked the last F1 race before the summer break.