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F1 at Zandvoort: It was great, but that's enough for now
The last Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix has been run. Some will regret it, most are quite happy about it. Especially those who had to work there. For them, it has become clear that Zandvoort hasn’t really managed to improve over the years. Let’s start with the positives. Before the Dutch GP returned to...
Alonso and Newey share emotional radio message after securing points at Dutch GP
An emotional radio message between Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and team principal Adrian Newey has emerged, after the Spaniard secured much-needed points for the British team at the Dutch GP. Having now introduced major aero and power unit upgrades at both Budapest and Zandvoort, Aston Martin se...
Hamilton full of praise for Ferrari despite Dutch GP radio outbursts
Lewis Hamilton has opted to praise Ferrari's Dutch GP performance, despite frustrations with strategy that ultimately saw him finish just outside the podium positions in P4. Hamilton's misgivings with the Scuderia's strategy were heard on multiple occasions over team radio. On Lap 42, Hamilton was...
Ferrari addresses Lewis Hamilton's Dutch GP team radio fury
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur assures he is "not worried" about Lewis Hamilton's frustrated radio messages at the Dutch GP, with the Briton complaining to his team over strategy on a number of occasions at Zandvoort. With a four-lap fresher tyre offset on Leclerc, Hamilton was lapping much qu...
Gasly and Lindblad exchange war of words after thrilling Dutch GP midfield battle
Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad have exchanged something of a war of words after both being involved in an exciting midfield battle at the Dutch GP. It was the Frenchman out on top at Zandvoort, securing the final points position ahead of the Racing Bulls duo. After a thrilli...
Wolff explains Mercedes' Dutch GP team orders after Russell's radio frustration
Mercedes' Toto Wolff has said the late decision to swap drivers, and title rivals, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Dutch GP "wasn't a very difficult call," despite the latter's clear reluctance over team radio. Antonelli got ahead of Russell at the start of the Grand Prix at Zandvoort, and...
George Russell backs Mercedes team orders after Antonelli takes P2 in Dutch GP
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell defended Mercedes’ team orders after finishing second and third respectively at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, with Russell revealing why he chose not to fight his team-mate for position at Zandvoort. Antonelli secured second place behind race winner Lando Norris, while...
Bortoletto admits Dutch GP problems ran deeper than opening-lap spin
Gabriel Bortoleto admitted his opening-lap spin at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix was far from ideal, but insisted the incident was not the main reason for his difficult race at Zandvoort. The Audi driver lost several positions after spinning his car in the early stages, escaping what could have been a m...
Hamilton rages on the radio over Ferrari Dutch GP strategy as Leclerc disobeys orders
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton had plenty to say over the radio during the Dutch GP, which saw the seven-time world champion finish P4 amid frustration with the Scuderia's strategy, and his teammate Charles Leclerc's failure to obey Ferrari team orders. Hamilton's frustrations began on Lap 42, as he trai...
Tsunoda sends clear 2027 message after Dutch GP cameo: "They should want me"
Yuki Tsunoda has delivered a reminder to the Formula 1 paddock following a combative return to grand prix action at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, declaring that teams yet to finalise their 2027 driver lineups want to sign him, telling team bosses "they should call me".Stepping into the cockpit after sp...
Norris weighs up F1 title fight after stunning victory at chaotic Dutch GP
Lando Norris is "over the moon" with what the reigning world champion has hailed as "one of his better drives" after taking victory at the final Dutch GP at Zandvoort for the foreseeable future. Following a race restart after Max Verstappen's heartbreak Lap 1 crash, the McLaren pole-sitter was over...
Max Verstappen speaks out after 'disappointing' Lap 1 crash at final Dutch GP
Max Verstappen has spoken out following a disastrous Lap 1 crash at his final home race at Zandvoort for the foreseeable future. After a tense battle with Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and teammate Liam Lawson at at the start, Verstappen spun out on a wet patch at the final corner, bringing his race to a...
F1 Standings | Antonelli extends championship lead after Dutch GP team orders
The Formula 1 championship standings have been updated following the Dutch Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli extending his lead at the top after finishing second at Zandvoort. There was chaos at the start of the race as Max Verstappen brought out the red flag after a heavy crash at the end of the fir...
F1 Full Results | Lando Norris wins the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix
Lando Norris has secured victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in the final race at Zandvoort before it is taken off the Formula 1 calendar at the end of the 2026 season. There was chaos on the opening lap as Max Verstappen lost control on a damp track...
Norris seals Dutch GP victory as Verstappen's home race ends in heartbreak
Lando Norris claimed victory at Zandvoort thanks to a brilliant overtake on Kimi Antonelli in the closing stages, while the Dutch fans were left heartbroken after Max Verstappen retired on the opening lap. Here is the full report from the final Dutch Grand Prix. Norris made a strong start from pole...
Huge drama at Zandvoort as Verstappen crashes and triggers red flag
Lando Norris retained the lead at the start with an excellent getaway, while George Russell lost a position to his teammate after a less-than-ideal launch. Max Verstappen then crashed into the wall on the main straight, bringing out the red flag. Here is everything that happened on the opening lap o...
Norris already has a key advantage over rivals heading into Dutch GP
Lando Norris will be hoping to capitalise on the advantage of starting from pole position, just as George Russell did in the Sprint race. Zandvoort's narrow and twisty layout has historically played into the hands of the polesitter, making track position particularly valuable around the Dutch circui...
Sudden downpour causes chaos ahead of final Dutch GP at Zandvoort
Just over half an hour before the start of the Dutch Grand Prix, heavy rain has begun to fall at Zandvoort, leaving it uncertain whether the race will get underway on wet or dry tyres. The teams on the grid have put up tents to protect the cars from the rain as they wait for the storm to pass and co...
Norris eyes back-to-back win, Verstappen with work to do: Final Dutch GP starting grid
There is now very little time to go until Zandvoort's last dance, with Lando Norris set to start from pole position ahead of George Russell, while home hero Max Verstappen will line up only seventh. Here is the final starting grid for the Dutch Grand Prix. Formula 1 is ready to bid farewell to Zandv...
F1 LIVE | Reaction as Lando Norris wins the Dutch Grand Prix
Everything is set for the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with packed grandstands ready to roar Max Verstappen on towards a podium finish, while Lando Norris is targeting a second consecutive victory after his triumph in Hungary. Follow the Dutch GP LIVE with GPblog! Qualifying at Zandvoort set...
Max Verstappen remains ‘Mercedes family’, jokes Toto Wolff after Red Bull deal
Toto Wolff has taunted Red Bull after Max Verstappen committed his Formula 1 future to the Milton Keynes team until the end of 2030.The new agreement, announced ahead of Verstappen’s home Dutch Grand Prix, adds two years to the deal he already held. It also appears to draw a line under persistent sp...
Verstappen determined to add one final 'memory' at Zandvoort farewell
Max Verstappen will be hoping to give his home fans one final reason to celebrate at the last Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, although he is realistic about his chances and knows that fighting for a podium will be more difficult this time around. The four-time world champion won three consecutive rac...
Hamilton sets sights on clear goal ahead of final Dutch GP
Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to secure a positive result in the final Dutch Grand Prix, although he is well aware of how competitive the cars ahead of him are. Ferrari has struggled throughout the weekend so far, despite bringing upgrades to Zandvoort. The Briton has endured a relatively subdued we...
First Dutch GP pit-lane start confirmed in late grid shake-up
Just over two hours before the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort gets underway, the first change to the starting grid has been confirmed, with Sergio Perez set to start from the pit lane after Cadillac made changes to the rear suspension of his car under parc fermé conditions. The Mexican had alre...
According to Red Bull, Verstappen can fight for the podium at Zandvoort
Despite Max Verstappen’s seventh-place start, Laurent Mekies sees opportunities for Red Bull Racing during the Dutch Grand Prix. The team boss acknowledges that Red Bull is lacking single-lap pace at Zandvoort, but noted during the sprint race that the RB22 looks stronger over long runs. According t...
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