Archives of Year: 2026 - Page 5

Hamilton apologises after Ferrari radio outburst

Lewis Hamilton says the frustration was real but his reaction wasn't, apologising publicly after sharp radio criticism of Ferrari's Dutch Grand Prix strategy calls.

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25 Aug 2026

Alpine sponsor slams FIA over Colapinto penalties

Mercado Libre's marketing chief accused Formula 1's stewards of incompetence, even as Alpine itself distanced the team from his fiery outburst.

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25 Aug 2026

Norris wins again as Piastri hunts for pace

Lando Norris made it two wins in a row at Zandvoort, but for Oscar Piastri the same weekend brought only unanswered questions about lost...

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25 Aug 2026

Amanda Newey claps back at Aston Martin critic

A single word on social media was enough for Amanda Newey to dismiss criticism of Aston Martin's car, as Alonso offers his own more...

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25 Aug 2026

Verstappen still calls the shots, says Danner

Christian Danner explains why Max Verstappen, not any contract, remains the true power broker behind Formula 1's driver market.

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25 Aug 2026

Domenicali says F1's growth outweighs purist criticism

Stefano Domenicali argues that commercial success and new fans matter more than long-time critics' complaints about the sport's technical direction.

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25 Aug 2026

Honda wants Alonso to remain for its F1 revival

Honda's president says Fernando Alonso's precise feedback is proving vital as the manufacturer tries to turn a difficult return into a front-running project.

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25 Aug 2026

Jos revives old 'junk' joke about Zandvoort

Jos Verstappen once dismissed Zandvoort as 'old junk' - now, with Formula 1 gone again, the joke echoes into an uncertain future for the...

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25 Aug 2026

Up To Speed Reviews Dutch GP: Norris' Title Chances and Mercedes/Ferrari Strategies

The Up To Speed squad—Will Buxton, Naomi Schiff, David Coulthard, and Jolie Sharpe—reunites to dissect the dramatic Dutch Grand Prix. They debate the fairness...

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25 Aug 2026

Is Norris In Title Fight? F1 Nation Discusses

In this F1 Nation episode from the Zandvoort paddock, Tom Clarkson is joined by Lawrence Barretto and Alex Brundle to unpack a chaotic and...

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25 Aug 2026

Stroll Slams Stewards After Rivals Escape Red Light Penalty

Lance Stroll repeatedly demanded a stop-and-go for two rivals who passed a red pit exit light during the Dutch Grand Prix restart, but the...

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25 Aug 2026

Leclerc's Ignored Pit Calls Leave Hamilton Fuming at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc waved away two separate instructions to pit while holding up Lewis Hamilton, prompting a sarcastic radio message from his team mate and...

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24 Aug 2026

Piastri 'Has No Answers' as Norris Reads Tricky Tyres to Perfection

Oscar Piastri looked set for a podium before his pace fell off a cliff, while team mate Lando Norris used the same unpredictable tyres...

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24 Aug 2026

On This Day in F1 History: Alonso's Maiden Win at Hungary

We can imagine that Fernando Alonso is celebrating the 23rd anniversary of his first F1 win nicely after securing two points with a great...

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24 Aug 2026

Hamilton frustrated as Mercedes nails team orders

Russell queried the call on the radio but backed it after the race - while at Ferrari, Hamilton wondered aloud why his own team...

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24 Aug 2026

Verstappen escapes injury in heavy Zandvoort crash

A violent first-lap smash ended Verstappen's Dutch Grand Prix early, but Red Bull say the Dutchman escaped unscathed and will be back in the...

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24 Aug 2026

Mekies dismisses talk of Hadjar losing Red Bull seat

Stand-in performances from Lawson and Tsunoda fuelled seat-swap chatter, but Mekies says Hadjar's season has done nothing to shake Red Bull's faith in him.

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24 Aug 2026

Tsunoda pitches himself to F1's 2027 market

Four races in eight months hasn't dulled Tsunoda's pace. After an impressive stand-in weekend at Zandvoort, he's making sure every team with a 2027...

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24 Aug 2026

Alonso encouraged by Aston chassis, not Honda engine

Alonso scored two points at Zandvoort and liked what he felt from Aston Martin's new chassis - but says Honda's revised engine has taken...

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24 Aug 2026

Yas Marina pushes back on F1 calendar doubts

Abu Dhabi says its season-ending race is safe, but lingering doubts over the Gulf swing have already got people talking about Zandvoort as a...

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24 Aug 2026

Ralf Schumacher warns Audi needs F1 results soon

Audi has climbed into the midfield and scored its first points, but Ralf Schumacher warns that patience at a crisis-hit Volkswagen Group won't last...

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24 Aug 2026

Peter Windsor's Analysis of Norris' Win at Zandvoort

Journalist and former F1 team manager Peter Windsor reviews a Dutch Grand Prix that defied expectations after Max Verstappen's first‑lap crash in his home...

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23 Aug 2026

Driver Coach Reviews 2026 Dutch Grand Prix

In a new race analysis on his YouTube channel, lowerlaptime, driver coach Martin Villari breaks down the tactical battle behind Lando Norris's victory at...

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23 Aug 2026

Williams' Team Torque: TP James Vowles Joins the Crew

In a new episode of the Team Torque podcast from the Williams Racing YouTube channel, drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz welcome a special...

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23 Aug 2026

Race Report & Results 2026 Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix

Event: Dutch Grand PrixTrack: Zandvoort circuit Weather: dry 19°CTarmac: dry 32°CHumidity : 55%Wind : 6.4 km/h EastPressure: 1025 mbar Lando Norris won his 13th Formula 1 race...

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23 Aug 2026

Russell: Title Is Mine to Gain, Not Lose

George Russell went into the summer break inconsistent. He has come out of it beating the championship leader in his own garage. George Russell...

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23 Aug 2026

Sick Verstappen Admits Red Bull's Problems Are Fundamental

Max Verstappen is ill, seventh on the grid at home, and unusually blunt about why the RB22 is not fixed. Max Verstappen has revealed...

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23 Aug 2026

Domenicali Hints V8 Engines Could Return by 2030

Verstappen signed until 2030. Formula 1's next engine era may now arrive in exactly the same year. Stefano Domenicali has hinted that Max Verstappen's...

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23 Aug 2026

Wolff Keeps Door Open for Verstappen After 2030 Deal

Toto Wolff calls Max Verstappen's Red Bull extension logical. He also refuses to say the story is finished. Toto Wolff says Max Verstappen's decision...

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23 Aug 2026

Stroll Slams Honda Drivability as Aston Upgrade Falls Short

Aston Martin waited all summer for Honda's Spec 2. One qualifying session later, Lance Stroll called it a lottery. Honda's heavily anticipated engine upgrade...

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23 Aug 2026