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Norris tops chaotic Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes out early
formula-12 days 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.

via Autosport|
#antonelli#dutch-gp#f1
Verstappen blames damp-to-dry patch for Dutch GP crash
formula-12 days ago

Verstappen blames damp-to-dry patch for Dutch GP crash

Max Verstappen explained his race-ending Dutch Grand Prix crash came from a damp Turn 1 after a rain shower left the track wet, with the Red Bull driver starting seventh and getting squeezed on the grass in a four-wide moment before accelerating onto a drying patch too early. He called the impact a 'decent hit' and noted it fit a weekend where Red Bull struggled, as he heads into the Italian Grand Prix with time to recover after feeling unwell.

via Motorsport.com|
#crash#dutch-grand-prix#formula-1
Norris triumphs at Zandvoort as Verstappen crashes; Lawson shines in RB return
formula-12 days ago

Norris triumphs at Zandvoort as Verstappen crashes; Lawson shines in RB return

Lando Norris converted pole into a Dutch GP win for McLaren, while Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. Liam Lawson delivered a standout performance on Red Bull’s return, finishing seventh, and Yuki Tsunoda impressed in his Racing Bulls drive by finishing 11th. The race also underscored ongoing doubts about Aston Martin’s Honda-powered pace, despite chassis upgrades.

via Motorsport.com|
#dutch-grand-prix#formula-1#lando-norris
Piastri confirms post-Hungary talks with Sainz over blue-flag mishap
formula-14 days ago

Piastri confirms post-Hungary talks with Sainz over blue-flag mishap

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.

via racingnews365.com|
#blue-flag#f1#formula-1
Verstappen signs long-term Red Bull deal through 2030, quashing transfer chatter
sports5 days ago

Verstappen signs long-term Red Bull deal through 2030, quashing transfer chatter

Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to the end of 2030, ending McLaren transfer chatter and underscoring how locked-in the driver market is for 2027. Red Bull seeks stability with a tailored environment, including an internal succession plan and freedom for Verstappen to pursue outside racing activities; while performance isn’t at its peak, both sides expect long-term gains and the deal could help bridge to future engine-regulation changes, benefiting F1 as a whole.

via Autosport|
#contract-extension#driver-market#formula-1
Dutch GP to bow out after 2026 amid financial concerns
sports5 days ago

Dutch GP to bow out after 2026 amid financial concerns

Formula 1 will end the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after 2026 because the circuit must stand on its own financially, lacking government backing despite strong crowds and sponsorship; a rotation is unlikely, but Zandvoort could serve as a standby for replacements, with Imola and a potential German GP mentioned as near-term alternatives, preserving the event’s legacy.

via Autosport|
#dutch-grand-prix#finances#formula-1
Cadillac F1 ousts Lowdon in non-mutual leadership shift
formula-113 days ago

Cadillac F1 ousts Lowdon in non-mutual leadership shift

Cadillac confirmed Graeme Lowdon has been replaced as F1 team principal by Marcin Budkowski for the remainder of 2026 and beyond; CEO Dan Towriss said it wasn’t a mutual decision and that the move was driven by planning the next phase, with Lowdon told of the change on the morning of the announcement as Cadillac’s season remains at the back of the field.

via Motorsport.com|
#cadillac-f1-team#dan-towriss#formula-1
Cadillac taps Budkowski as F1 team principal, Lowdon departs
formula-113 days ago

Cadillac taps Budkowski as F1 team principal, Lowdon departs

Cadillac Formula 1 Team has appointed Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon who is leaving; Budkowski brings FIA and Alpine Renault leadership experience to drive development and organisation as Cadillac builds toward competitiveness while Indiana infrastructure is being finalised and the team seeks to move up from last in the constructors’ standings.

via Motorsport.com|
#cadillac-f1-team#formula-1#graeme-lowdon
Verstappen blindsides Hamilton in Hungary as Norris clinches first 2026 win
sports1 month ago

Verstappen blindsides Hamilton in Hungary as Norris clinches first 2026 win

Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton at Turn 1 in the Hungarian Grand Prix, leaving Hamilton admitting he hadn’t seen it coming; Verstappen briefly led before Hamilton’s undercut and a late safety car reshaped the race, with Hamilton finishing fifth after a five-second pit-lane speeding penalty, while Lando Norris claimed his first win of 2026.

via F1 Oversteer|
#formula-1#hamilton#hungarian-grand-prix