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Lando Norris won the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after a daring late-race pass on Kimi Antonelli, with Antonelli second and George Russell third, as Norris celebrated with his team and the Dutch king.
Lando Norris overtook Kimi Antonelli in a late-race duel to win the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort after Max Verstappen crashed out on the opening lap; Norris benefited from a longer final stint with fresher tires to seize the lead with about 15 laps remaining, while George Russell finished third and Lewis Hamilton fourth as McLaren's upgrades help reshape the title fight.
Max Verstappen has re-signed with Red Bull Racing, committing to stay with the team through 2030 after weighing a potential departure from Formula One, cementing his continued partnership with Red Bull.
Lando Norris led final practice at the Hungaroring ahead of qualifying, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.117s as Kimi Antonelli remains championship leader and Charles Leclerc sits in the upper mix; George Russell lagged behind after Mercedes say a battery‑calibration issue seen at Spa has been fixed. Aston Martin arrive with upgrades as they look for a brighter weekend. Qualifying starts at 3pm, with teams aiming to lock in a strong grid amid ongoing debates over F1’s energy‑regulation changes and the sport’s direction.
Live Belgian Grand Prix qualifying from Spa-Francorchamps where Kimi Antonelli led a tight Q3 ahead of Max Verstappen, with Lando Norris hit by a 10-place race penalty and Isack Hadjar also penalised, reshaping the starting order. Q2 was disrupted by gravel and a hydraulic leak from Hulkenberg, and several drivers were eliminated in Q1/Q2. Hamilton, who crashed in practice, still took part in qualifying as teams navigated penalties and strategic tyre choices.
George Russell clinched Mercedes’ win at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen securing second and Andrea Kimi Antonelli completing the podium after a late challenge. The race highlighted strong pace and flawless pit strategy from Mercedes, while Red Bull remained competitive as the title race tightens.
George Russell clinched pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed at turn nine; Russell lifted off under yellow flags and still topped the times, with Leclerc and Hamilton behind him. Verstappen starts fifth, while Norris and Piastri are sixth and seventh. Antonelli finished fourth after aborting his lap due to suspected double yellows.
George Russell secured pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after a chaotic qualifying session that featured a late Verstappen crash and disputed timing with yellow flags, leaving Leclerc and Hamilton second and third and Kimi Antonelli fourth; Verstappen finished fifth ahead of the two McLarens as the field battled to set fast laps amid controversy.
Lewis Hamilton won his first race for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, using a three-stop strategy with fresh hard tyres in 50C heat to finish 19.5 seconds ahead of George Russell; Norris completed an all-British podium in third, while Kimi Antonelli retired with a broken end plate, marking Hamilton’s first F1 win for Ferrari and his return to the top step after almost two years.
Lewis Hamilton captured his first win for Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix, a personal redemption story after last year’s struggles and a validation of his move to Maranello. Ferrari’s upgrades and a smart pit strategy under a virtual safety car helped him vault into the lead, and his pace on fresher tyres suggests he would likely have beaten Mercedes on track anyway. The victory signals Ferrari’s return to front‑line contention and keeps Hamilton’s title bid alive as the season progresses.
Lewis Hamilton won the 66-lap Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, delivering Ferrari their first F1 victory since his 2025 move, aided by smart strategy and a virtual safety car, finishing about 20 seconds ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell. Kimi Antonelli briefly overtook Russell before retiring on lap 62, widening Antonelli’s lead over Hamilton to 41 points and over Russell to 50 as Hamilton chases a record eighth world title. At 41, Hamilton is noted as the oldest F1 race winner since Jack Brabham in 1970.
Kim Kardashian attended the Monaco Grand Prix weekend and was seen in the paddock as Lewis Hamilton finished in second place, with the event also featuring the qualifying sessions.
Gucci will become the title partner of Alpine F1, with the team entering the 2027 season as Gucci Racing Alpine F1 Team; livery hasn’t been revealed yet; the deal, driven by Gucci’s branding push and former Alpine CEO Luca de Meo’s connections, aims to broaden Gucci’s global reach and appeal to younger audiences as F1 grows, notably in North America, with statements from Gucci’s Francesca Bellettini and team leadership.
Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli held off Lando Norris to win the Miami Grand Prix for Mercedes, aided by a timely pit-stop undercut and exceptional composure under pressure. The result extends Antonelli’s world championship lead to 20 points over teammate George Russell, with Norris second, Oscar Piastri third, and Max Verstappen recovering to fifth after an opening-lap spin.
A Miami Grand Prix paddock cameraman was briefly distracted by Ivana Knoll, widely known as the World Cup’s 'sexiest fan,' with internet sleuths quickly identifying her; the moment was contained and coverage continued, as race organizers adjusted the start time to 1 p.m. ET to avoid weather concerns.