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F1 Today | Hamilton calls for Ferrari talks as Verstappen reveals what he did after Zandvoort crash
From Lewis Hamilton calling for 'offline' talks with Ferrari to Max Verstappen revealing what he did straight after his Zandvoort crash - here are the main stories from today, August 24. Lewis Hamilton has called for Ferrari to review its race strategy after the seven-time Formula 1 world champion...
Norris driving at 'world champion level' as Stella hails continued improvement
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris is driving at a 'world champion level' after the British driver made it back-to-back wins in Zandvoort, reigniting hopes that he can defend his championship. The 26-year-old produced a superb drive to overhaul championship leader Kimi Anto...
Mercedes team orders: Were they right to tell Russell to move over for Antonelli?
Mercedes' decision to order George Russell to move aside for Kimi Antonelli at the Dutch Grand Prix could be crucial come the end of the season, especially if the British driver was to lose out on the championship by three points. Antonelli had been running second in the closing stages at Zandvoort...
Norris disputes Antonelli's Mercedes claim after beating championship leader at Dutch GP
Lando Norris has disputed Kimi Antonelli's claim that Mercedes are no longer the fastest car in Formula 1, after beating the Italian to victory at the Dutch Grand Prix. Antonelli finished second at Zandvoort, after the championship leader was overtaken by the reigning champion, who went on to claim...
Aston Martin chief warns new package will take time to unlock despite 'good step forward'
Aston Martin has not yet unlocked their full potential despite a 'good step forward' according to Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack, after Fernando Alonso scored two points at the Dutch Grand Prix. Despite an underwhelming qualifying performance, Alonso with the help of some good strategy was able...
Stewards heavily criticised for handing out penalty points to three drivers after Verstappen's crash
After the Dutch Grand Prix, three drivers received penalty points on their licenses. Franco Colapinto, Arvid Lindblad, and Liam Lawson were the unlucky ones after committing infringements under yellow flags at Zandvoort. The stewards were the subject to a some harsh remarks from the drivers, who did...
Leclerc joins Hamilton in questioning Ferrari strategy: 'Signing to finish behind Russell'
Charles Leclerc has joined Lewis Hamilton by questioning Ferrari's strategy during the Dutch Grand Prix, admitting he did not understand the team's decision to pit him so close to George Russell. The Monegasque driver was piling the pressure on Russell for the final podium spot before Hamilton cruis...
Wolff's razor-sharp after comment about Verstappen: 'Max didn't become champion
Toto Wolff says he is not yet overly worried about Lando Norris’s surge in the world championship. After the McLaren driver’s second win in a row at Zandvoort, the Mercedes team boss is reminded of the comeback Max Verstappen mounted last year from an even bigger deficit. Wolff hitback immediately,...
Jorge Martin lists his sporting heroes, including MotoGP legend
Jorge Martin says he grew up idolising Valentino Rossi. The Aprilia rider is currently first in the MotoGP riders’ championship and trying to ward off a fightback from Rossi’s great rival, Marc Marquez. Martin leads his compatriot by 40 points heading to the Aragon Grand Prix, where Marquez is almos...
Michael Schumacher’s 1994 F1 title gets Netflix documentary with Corinna Schumacher taking part
Netflix has confirmed a new documentary focused on Michael Schumacher’s extraordinary 1994 Formula 1 season, with his wife Corinna Schumacher among those taking part in the project. Schumacher ’94 – 'The Birth of a Legend' will be released worldwide on Netflix on October 2, 2026, returning to the se...
'Marc Marquez contract clause revealed that could trigger Ducati exit'
New alleged details of Marc Marquez’s Ducati contract extension make for interesting reading. The nine-time world champion has endured a typically rollercoaster season, again flirting with retirement before returning to winning ways and joining the title fight. The 2025 champion began the season off...
Max Verstappen Dutch GP crash explained as Nico Rosberg identifies costly mistake
Max Verstappen’s final Dutch Grand Prix ended in spectacular fashion on the opening lap, but 2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg believes the Red Bull driver made a crucial mistake that ultimately sent him into the barriers. Verstappen’s home race was over almost immediately after he lost con...
Fans convinced they know who Donald Trump was speaking to on phone with Zak Brown
Eagle-eyed fans spotted McLaren boss Zak Brown and US President Donal Trump deep in conversation on the phone at the IndyCar race through the streets of Washington DC on Sunday - with many believing Lando Norris was on the other end.Trump was at The Freedom 250 Grand Prix along with Brown, who was o...
Valentino Rossi snub gets most sought-after MotoGP seat
The most sought-after remaining spot on the 2027 MotoGP grid has gone to Enea Bastianini. The Italian has signed for current championship competitors Trackhouse through to the end of 2028. It’s a swap to a new manufacturer for Bastianini, who has spent his MotoGP career first with Ducati and current...
Lewis Hamilton calls for ‘offline’ Ferrari talks after costly Dutch GP strategy call
Lewis Hamilton has called for Ferrari to review its race strategy after the seven-time Formula 1 world champion felt a costly decision-making error compromised his chances of finishing higher at the Dutch Grand Prix, pointing out that his former team, Mercedes, nailed their strategy. Hamilton crosse...
Verstappen reveals what he did immediately after his major crash at Zandvoort
After his early retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix, Max Verstappen retreated to Red Bull Racing’s motorhome. The Dutchman stayed out of sight in the F1 paddock for a while, but according to him there was nothing unusual about that: he simply wanted to calmly watch the rest of the race. Verstappen...
Oscar Piastri in freefall as McLaren star struggles for answers after Dutch Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri’s Formula 1 season has been in a nosedive. Twelve months after producing a statement victory at Zandvoort, the McLaren driver returned to the Dutch Grand Prix with very experience. Instead of fighting for victory, Piastri finished a distant sixth — more than 30 seconds behind team-mate...
F1 Dutch GP 2026: The team-mate head-to-head scores after a dramatic Zandvoort finale
The final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort reshaped several Formula 1 team-mate battles. Lando Norris claimed back-to-back victories, Kimi Antonelli extended his championship advantage and Lewis Hamilton finished ahead of Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, several midfield pairings remain closely contested, w...
Alonso proves Aston Martin’s chassis works as Stroll calls Honda engine ‘a lottery’
Aston Martin left Zandvoort with two very different messages from its drivers — and together they may have exposed the biggest problem facing Adrian Newey’s team. Fernando Alonso’s ninth-place finish in the Dutch Grand Prix offered genuine encouragement. Lance Stroll’s retirement, meanwhile, was acc...
Verstappen vs Stella: Are 2026 F1 cars making it easier for drivers?
Max Verstappen has delivered a provocative verdict on Formula 1’s 2026 rules, claiming the new generation of cars is making it harder for drivers to make the difference - but McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has publicly rejected that reading. The disagreement comes after an eye-catching qualify...
International media call it a 'minor miracle' after Verstappen's crash
Max Verstappen’s heavy crash during the last Dutch Grand Prix is receiving widespread coverage in international media. In particular, the way the home did not complete the first lap and how a hundred thousand Dutch fans had come for Zandvoort’s farewell. Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull in t...
Ferrari’s Zandvoort strategy failure explored
Ferrari left Zandvoort with a useful haul of points, but the feeling was one of a major opportunity missed after a hesitant strategy call undermined Lewis Hamilton’s bid for a Dutch Grand Prix podium. Hamilton finished fourth, just 0.8 seconds behind Mercedes’ George Russell, with his teammate Charl...
Mercedes accept Monza sacrifice: Wolff explains tactical engine penalty for Antonelli
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli will take an engine penalty at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, opting to introduce fresh power unit components despite the event serving as the young Italian’s home race. Taking an engine-related grid penalty at Monza is a familia...
F1 LIVE: Norris weighs up title chance after Dutch GP win, Verstappen suffers heartbreak DNF at final race
Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day! After nearly four weeks away, F1 returned for a dramatic Dutch GP weekend, with Lando Norris picking up his second win in a row at Zandvoort - the final Grand Prix to be host...
F1 at Zandvoort: It was great, but enough is enough 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...
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