Ferrari chaos: Leclerc Defies Orders as Hamilton Demands Answers from Ferrari Pit Wall

Hamilton and Leclerc

McLaren is fast becoming the team to beat, with Lando Norris taking an impressive victory at the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future. The world champion has now won back-to-back races in Budapest and Zandvoort, reversing the order from earlier in the season when Ferrari stood as the primary challenger to Mercedes’ dominance. … Read more

Wolff reveals why Mercedes sacrificed Russell for Antonelli with Controversial Team Orders

Toto Wolff and George Russell

George Russell ordered to let Kimi Antonelli through as Toto Wolff explains Mercedes’ controversial Dutch GP call – Mercedes made a late intervention in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort when George Russell was ordered to let teammate Kimi Antonelli pass him after a Virtual Safety Car created an unexpected strategic opportunity. With only two … Read more

Hamilton calls for Ferrari review after Zandvoort strategy frustration costs potential podium

Hamilton complains about Mercedes 'party mode'

Hamilton demands Ferrari review after Zandvoort strategy decision costs potential podium – Lewis Hamilton has called for Ferrari to review its strategy decision during the Dutch Grand Prix after losing valuable time behind Charles Leclerc at Zandvoort. Hamilton finished fourth, just under a second behind George Russell, and believes Ferrari’s hesitation over allowing him past … Read more

McLaren Trick Enables Norris to Claim Zandvoort Pole

Norris complains Mercedes are withholding engine information

Lando Norris expressed surprise at topping the pile after qualifying for the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future. He had qualified second in the Sprint, just half a tenth of a second behind pole-sitter George Russell. During the shorter Sprint race, Norris struggled with overheating rear tires and was jumped by Ferrari’s Charles … Read more

Jos Verstappen hints Max could end his F1 career at Red Bull after 2030 contract

Jos and Max Verstappen in the garage at a GP

Jos Verstappen suggests Max Verstappen could stay at Red Bull until retirement – Max Verstappen’s new contract with Red Bull Racing could now keep the four-time Formula 1 world champion at the team until the end of his career, according to his father Jos Verstappen. Speaking to Viaplay after Red Bull confirmed Verstappen’s contract extension … Read more

Windsor: Big Red Bull energy management error after Verstappen struggles at Zandvoort

Max looks unhappy

Windsor left disappointed by Zandvoort spectacle – Former team manager turned F1 pundit, Peter Windsor, expected Zandvoort to showcase the strengths of Formula 1’s 2026 cars, but instead came away deeply disappointed by the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, especially so with Max Verstappen’s Red Bull car. The former Williams and Ferrari team manager and current … Read more

Norris Claims Pole While Aston Martin/Honda Misery Continues

New Aston MArtin boss

Lando Norris claimed pole position on his final effort in qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. The threat of rain saw most drivers leave the garages early for their final Q3 runs, though Ferrari gambled by sending its drivers out last. McLaren Holds Off Late Mercedes Charge The McLaren driver held provisional pole … Read more

“Really in trouble” Palmer delivers blunt warning over Ocon’s Haas future

Ocon working his his race engineers in Haas F1 pit garage

Palmer delivers blunt verdict on Ocon’s Haas future – Esteban Ocon’s future at Haas is coming under increasing scrutiny, with former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer warning that the Frenchman is “really in trouble” as the team weighs its options for 2027. Ocon has scored only three points in 2026, while teammate Oliver Bearman has … Read more