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Verstappen and Russell must tread carefully as grid penalties loom
Both Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson’s RB22s have been fitted with a third MGU-K at Zandvoort, meaning any further change to the component will inevitably trigger a grid penalty. The four-time world champion, like Isack Hadjar, who is not competing this weekend, had already used two MGU-K units durin...
Hadjar has one telling word to describe his wrist injury
The injured Isack Hadjar is nevertheless in the Netherlands, although the Red Bull Racing driver will not be in action at Zandvoort. Speaking to GPblog, he used one telling word to describe his wrist injury. Isack Hadjar had undoubtedly envisioned the first Grand Prix after the summer break differe...
Racing Bulls CEO explains why Verstappen’s Red Bull renewal is ‘great news’ for F1
Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer welcomed the news of Max Verstappen’s contract extension with Red Bull until 2030, suggesting it could also help bring greater stability to Formula 1 following the criticism that has surrounded the sport in recent months. While Red Bull has already taken an important ste...
MotoGP injury list: Marquez among stars sidelined in brutal 2026
MotoGP is ready to welcome back Johann Zarco and Fermin Aldeguer after long-term absences. The LCR Honda and Gresini riders have been out since before the summer break, showing just how serious their issues were. Yet they’re far from alone; this season has seen a string of injuries up and down the g...
Ferrari leads the way as Verstappen struggles in Zandvoort long runs
The long-run data from FP1 provided further indications of the competitive picture at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, with Ferrari emerging as the strongest team over the longer stints. While Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets on a single lap, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc appeared to hold the adv...
Perez announces his F1 future and clarifies his plans for 2027
Sergio Perez will definitely stay with Cadillac in 2027. The Mexican has himself confirmed that he will also compete for the American team for a second season. His name surfaced in the rumor mill at Williams and Alpine, but Sergio Perez is staying put. Despite the limitations of the Cadillac car, th...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli sets the pace in Dutch GP FP1
Kimi Antonelli has topped the timing charts in the opening practice session at the Dutch GP, ahead of Lando Norris and George Russell. The Italian's lap time of 1:12.949 was enough to edge out the competition after the first hour of practice during FP1. The opening stages saw Antonelli set the pace...
Antonelli sends warning to McLaren and Ferrari as Verstappen misses top 10 | Dutch GP FP1 Report
The first and only free practice session of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort has just come to an end, giving the teams their sole opportunity to fine-tune their set-ups ahead of Sprint Qualifying later this afternoon. Here is the full recap of the session. The opening session took place on a wet tr...
Antonelli sends strong signal to McLaren and Ferrari as Verstappen misses top 10 | Dutch GP FP1 Report
The first and only free practice session of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort has just come to an end, giving the teams their sole opportunity to fine-tune their set-ups ahead of Sprint Qualifying later this afternoon. Here is the full recap of the session. The opening session took place on a wet tr...
Lewis Hamilton issues warning to rest of the F1 grid with 'level up' claim
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has said he is in the best shape of his near 20-year career following F1's summer break. Instead of partying, the seven-time world champion reveals he has taken the opportunity to "level up," training for three weeks in the build up to F1's return to Zandvoort. The Briton h...
F1 LIVE: Kimi Antonelli leads the way in Dutch GP FP1
F1 is back! After nearly four weeks away, the sport finally returns to the Dutch GP at the iconic Zandvoort Circuit, albeit for the very last time. Stay with us throughout the Sprint weekend's sole Free Practice session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the...
Ferarri and Aston Martin confirm five upgrades at Dutch GP, while Alpine bring major package
The FIA have released the document detailing all the upgrades teams have brought for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, set to get underway in a matter of hours. With Ferrari bringing the most upgrades out of the front runners, while Alpine top the list overall, here is a complete rundown. Ferrari have...
Tsunoda reveals how he found out about F1 return at Dutch GP: 'I was at the beach!'
Yuki Tsunoda has revealed the somewhat unusual circumstances in which he found out about his return to F1 action this weekend. The Japanese driver will fill in to replace Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls, while the Kiwi takes Isack Hadjar's Red Bull seat at the Dutch GP. Following a wrist injury for Had...
Oscar Piastri addresses Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract extension: 'Nothing to do with me'
McLaren's Oscar Piastri has reacted to this weekend's bombshell news at the Dutch GP that Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract until 2030. After months of speculation linked Verstappen with a move that would potentially see him replace the Aussie at McLaren, Piastri has said he was "nev...
Kimi Antonelli reveals Mercedes' F1 grid penalty decision
Kimi Antonelli has confirmed he will take a grid penalty at his home race at Monza in two weeks' time at the Italian Grand Prix. Despite it being a special day for the Italian teenager, Mercedes believe Monza is the best place for Antonelli to take what seems like an inevitable power unit-related gr...
Verstappen set to break Hamilton's F1 record: The longest-serving drivers at one team
Max Verstappen's decision to commit his future to Red Bull until the end of 2030 could see the four-time world champion set one of Formula 1's most remarkable longevity records. By the time his new deal expires, Verstappen will have spent 15 seasons racing for Red Bull, potentially making their part...
The exhausting saga between Verstappen and Red Bull is finally over
The annual saga surrounding Max Verstappen's future is now over. After years of speculation, Verstappen has finally calmed the storm by signing a new contract. In Formula 1, however, the question is always how long that peace will really last. Until the beginning of 2024, Max Verstappen and Red Bull...
F1 Today | Verstappen signs new Red Bull deal as his manager is praised after 'nice pay day'
Max Verstappen's new contract dominated the Formula 1 news today, so here are the biggest lines ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix on Thursday, 20 August. Four-time world champion Verstappen has reaffirmed his commitment to the Austrian team. As was the case last season, the Dutchman was once...
Verstappen's decision sparks new developments in the F1 driver market
Max Verstappen's decision to stay with Red Bull Racing also brings more clarity to the driver market. While some drivers may have been hoping that the Dutchman would switch teams, it will now be difficult for them to find a different seat for 2027. With a new deal keeping Verstappen at Red Bull Raci...
Hamilton: 'Verstappen does the easiest thing by staying at Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton thinks the easiest thing is to stay where you are comfortable rather than try to win a title with two different teams, which is what Max Verstappen is currently doing after it was announced that he will remain with Red Bull until the end of 2030. The driver, who was crowned with McLar...
Russell gives blunt response over prospect of Mercedes team orders
George Russell has flatly dismissed any prospect of accepting team orders to help Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, declaring the idea is not yet even a consideration. The British driver is 59 points behind his teammate with 12 races remaining in the 2026 Formula 1 season. Russell is third in the ch...
Tsunoda is back where he wants to be, and suddenly an F1 future beckons
Yuki Tsunoda’s substitute appearance at Racing Bulls could breathe new life into his Formula 1 career. “You do talk to teams, but then you’re trying to sell yourself with words. You also want to prove yourself by driving,” the Japanese driver says. Barely a month ago, Yuki Tsunoda seemed to be walk...
Verstappen's rivals react to new Red Bull deal: 'You never really know with Max'
Max Verstappen's rivals including Lando Norris and George Russell expressed no surprise at the Dutchman committing his future to Red Bull, following speculation that he could move to a different team or even walk away from Formula 1. It was announced on Thursday morning that the four-time world cham...
Aston Martin F1 team sells stake to former Donald Trump ambassador
Aston Martin has announced a change to its ownership structure, with American billionaire Robert Wood Johnson acquiring a minority stake in the Formula 1 team. The former United States ambassador to the United Kingdom, is also the owner of the New York Jets and a shareholder at Premier League side...
Why Verstappen is making the right choice by staying with Red Bull
With his new contract until the end of 2030, Max Verstappen has put a definitive end to persistent speculation about his future. Based on the current competitive order, staying with Red Bull Racing might not seem the most obvious choice, but the past few months have shown why leaving would be at lea...
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