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Lando Norris qualified on pole for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, beating George Russell by 0.102s as rain began to affect Q3. Kimi Antonelli finished third and Oscar Piastri fourth, with Norris setting a 1m11.163s eventual pole after Russell’s 1m11.265s, sealing a strong McLaren front row.
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.
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 overtakes Andrea Kimi Antonelli to take the lead in the Hungarian Grand Prix, then stays ahead after a quick pit that puts him in front of teammate Piastri. Piastri and Sainz collide, with Sainz receiving a penalty, while Norris builds a growing gap as tyre strategy and pit timing become decisive. Verstappen and Hamilton trade positions behind them, Leclerc and Russell press from the mid-pack, and Alonso breaks into a points position for the first time this season. The race remains highly fluid with ongoing battles for the podium and multiple strategic options.
Kimi Antonelli clinched a chaotic Miami Grand Prix win after Mercedes’ bold undercut overturned a 2.2-second gap to beat Norris, with Piastri third, Russell fourth and Verstappen fifth while Leclerc spun on the final lap and later faced investigations over continuing in an unsafe condition and a Russell–Verstappen incident.
Kimi Antonelli won the 57-lap 2026 F1 Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, fending off Lando Norris to take victory with Oscar Piastri third. Verstappen and Russell followed in fourth and fifth, while Charles Leclerc spun and hit the wall to finish sixth after a late scrap with McLaren. The start was moved forward to dodge thunderstorms, and Verstappen briefly led before spinning and dropping to ninth. Two post-race investigations loom, including a possible penalty for Leclerc crossing the pit exit line, meaning results could still change. Full top 10: Antonelli, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Verstappen, Leclerc, Hamilton, Colapinto, Sainz, Albon; Hulkenberg and Liam Lawson DNF.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka with Oscar Piastri finishing second on his first 2026 start; Charles Leclerc claimed third ahead of George Russell, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton. Oliver Bearman survived a high‑g collision with a bruised knee, while a late Safety Car influenced strategy. The result keeps Antonelli atop the standings as the youngest driver to lead the world championship.
McLaren confirms two separate Mercedes HPP battery faults crashed Norris and Piastri out of the Chinese Grand Prix: Norris’s unit was software-bricked and deemed permanently damaged, while Piastri’s fault was a hardware issue with an auxiliary connector—both electrical-side problems prompting a double non-start as McLaren and Mercedes investigate the root causes ahead of Suzuka.
Oscar Piastri says his Australian Grand Prix pre-race crash was caused by an unforeseen power spike of about 100kW on a cold-tyre exit kerb, leaving him unable to start; he described being shocked and taking some blame, noting the 2026 engine torque delivery can complicate such exits.
George Russell wins the Australian Grand Prix 2026 in Melbourne to give Mercedes a one-two with teammate Antonelli; Leclerc takes third ahead of Hamilton, while Norris holds off Verstappen for fifth, in a race launched by Oscar Piastri’s crash on the installation lap and featuring multiple retirements and strategic pit decisions.
The 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship was a dramatic and closely contested battle, featuring multiple race winners, on-track incidents, and strategic battles, ultimately culminating in Lando Norris winning his first title by just two points over Max Verstappen after a tense season.
McLaren removed the 'repercussions' for Lando Norris after a series of driver collisions, including incidents at Singapore and Austin, to promote a more competitive and level playing field in the championship battle with Piastri and Verstappen, sparking debate about team management and driver freedom in Formula 1.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are set to continue their rivalry at the Austin Grand Prix, following a recent on-track clash that led to team discussions about responsibility and sportsmanship, with McLaren emphasizing positive and constructive post-race conversations.
Oscar Piastri topped the final practice session at the Hungarian GP, with McLaren securing a 1-2 finish as Piastri beat Norris by a narrow margin, signaling strong form ahead of qualifying.
Lando Norris secured pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Oscar Piastri in a closely contested qualifying session, with strategic tire choices and track conditions playing crucial roles. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc also performed well, but Norris's consistency and slight edge in lap times gave him the advantage, setting the stage for an exciting race regardless of weather conditions.