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F1i Driver Ratings for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, Red Bull (DNF) – 3.5/10 The home hero’s Zandvoort send-off turned into an unmitigated disaster on the very…

2 months ago

Alonso’s Budapest breakthrough to become F1’s youngest winner

On this day in 2003, history was made in Budapest when Fernando Alonso stormed to victory at the Hungarian Grand…

2 months ago

Kirkwood trims Palou’s lead with Freedom 250 masterclass in D.C.

Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood added his name to IndyCar history in spectacular fashion on Sunday, the American driver fittingly conquering…

2 months ago

Sainz takes blame for Williams double blow in Dutch GP

Carlos Sainz accepted responsibility for a late-race mistake that turned an already frustrating Dutch Grand Prix into an even more…

2 months ago

Antonelli warns: Mercedes ‘clearly not the fastest car anymore’

Kimi Antonelli remains the indisputable leader of the Formula 1 world championship, but the Mercedes driver has delivered a gloomy…

2 months ago

Norris finally gives himself ‘a bit of credit’ after Dutch GP triumph

Lando Norris isn’t exactly known for handing himself compliments. If anything, the reigning world champion has made a habit of…

2 months ago

Russell admits Mercedes team order ‘the right decision’

George Russell was not exactly thrilled when Mercedes told him to move aside for Kimi Antonelli in the closing stages…

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Verstappen explains costly Zandvoort crash: ‘I got caught out’

Max Verstappen’s final Dutch Grand Prix ended with a rare lapse of judgment and a painful lesson in just how…

2 months ago

The passing on August 23 of two great racers

Their paths intertwined but as determined racers, Guy Ligier and Didier Pironi took very different routes to success in Formula…

2 months ago

Zandvoort Speed Trap: Who is the fastest of them all?

Sunday morning has arrived at Zandvoort, and preparations – mechanical and tactical – are at a fever pitch as teams…

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Verstappen struggling with both health and car for Zandvoort finale

Max Verstappen admitted after qualifying at Zandvoort that he has been feeling under the weather throughout the weekend, while Red…

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Leclerc insists Ferrari ‘have got to work’ on SF-26’s qualifying pace

Charles Leclerc has no complaints about Ferrari’s race-day strength. The problem is getting the SF-25 into the position from which…

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