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via Motorsport.comGasly calls Alpine's Dutch GP upgrades criticalPierre Gasly emphasized the significance of Alpine's upcoming upgrades for the Dutch Grand Prix. He believes these enhancements are essential for the team's competitiveness in the Formula 1 midfield.
+ 1 moreMon 3 Aug · 12:10 UTC
via CrashIsack Hadjar praises Max Verstappen's performanceIsack Hadjar acknowledges Max Verstappen's exceptional skills in Formula 1, noting a specific area where Verstappen excels. Despite Verstappen's struggles with the 2026 Red Bull car, Hadjar finds reassurance in the situation.
+ 1 moreSat 1 Aug · 13:00 UTC
via grandprix.comHadjar staying, Verstappen offered richer dealRed Bull Racing has proposed a more lucrative contract to Max Verstappen, aiming to extend his tenure until after the 2029 season and eliminate his release clause. Verstappen's current salary of around 65 million euros per year is expected to increase, and both parties are engaged in ongoing discussions about the future of their collaboration. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar is likely to continue as Verstappen's teammate after a solid performance at the Hungarian GP, where he finished P6.
Toto Wolff of Mercedes indicated that there will be no immediate changes to their driver lineup, citing the need for car stability rather than driver changes. He acknowledged the potential appeal of a Verstappen-Antonelli pairing but emphasized satisfaction with the current dynamic between their drivers. Mekies reiterated that the team's focus remains on optimizing the car for Verstappen to ensure competitive performance.
via AutosportHonda's new F1 engine debuts with Aston MartinHonda will unveil its new Formula 1 engine during an Aston Martin filming day at the Hungaroring. The debut follows positive developments for the power unit ahead of the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix.
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via grandprix.comVerstappen faces pressure for 2027 contract decisionMax Verstappen is reportedly under pressure to clarify his future with Red Bull before a contractual deadline. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar's position at the team for 2027 appears more secure amid ongoing speculation regarding Verstappen's plans.
via theguardian.comKimi Antonelli secures pole at Belgian Grand PrixKimi Antonelli of Mercedes has achieved pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, outperforming Max Verstappen. His teammate George Russell will start from fourth, while Lando Norris faces a 10-place grid penalty.
+ 1 moreSat 18 Jul · 15:39 UTC
via espn.comHamilton sets the pace in second practiceMax Verstappen, while competitive, finished third and is still in contention for the race. The session also saw George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, as Mercedes struggled to maintain their earlier dominance in the season. With qualifying being crucial at Monaco, Hamilton's performance sets the stage for a potentially historic race.
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