Circuit Zandvoort, Netherlands · Sun 23 Aug · 13:00 UTC
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Stops | Time / Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1 | 2 | 2:04:44.859 | 25 |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 3 | 3 | +11.536 | 18 |
| 3 | George Russell | Mercedes | 2 | 2 | +15.906 | 15 |
| 4 |
| Ferrari |
| 5 |
| 2 |
| +16.755 |
| 12 |
| 5 | Charles LeclercFL | Ferrari | 6 | 3 | +17.258 | 10 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 4 | 3 | +32.332 | 8 |
| 7 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull | 8 | 2 | +1:19.915 | 6 |
| 8 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 13 | 2 | +36.049 | 4 |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 18 | 1 | +48.393 | 2 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 11 | 2 | +49.640 | 1 |
| 11 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB F1 Team | 12 | 2 | +54.322 |
| 12 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 10 | 2 | +1:05.680 |
| 13 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 9 | 3 | +1:06.235 |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 14 | 3 | +20.534 |
| 15 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | 22 | 2 | +58.582 |
| 16 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 17 | 2 | +1:10.271 |
| 17 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 16 | 2 |
| — | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | 21 | 2 | Retired |
| — | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 15 | 2 | Retired |
| — | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 19 | 2 | Retired |
| — | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 20 | 0 | Retired |
| — | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 7 | 0 | Retired |
| Pos | Driver | Team | Grid | Time / Status | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1 | 30:25.318 | 8 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 3 | +1.360 | 7 |
| 3 | Lando NorrisFL | McLaren | 2 | +5.196 | 6 |
| 4 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 5 | +5.581 | 5 |
| 5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 4 | +10.185 | 4 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 6 | +10.529 | 3 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 7 | +12.188 | 2 |
| 8 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 8 | +42.510 | 1 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 9 | +44.437 | |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 10 | +44.971 | |
| 11 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull | 11 | +47.471 | |
| 12 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 13 | +54.466 | |
| 13 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB F1 Team | 12 | +56.483 | |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 15 | +1:06.098 | |
| 15 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 17 | +1:06.588 | |
| 16 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 16 | +1:14.632 | |
| 17 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 18 | +1:14.650 | |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 22 | +1:15.284 | |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | 19 | +3.909 | |
| 20 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 21 | +37.723 | |
| 21 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | 20 | +1:02.477 | |
| — | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 14 | Lapped |
Honda F1 engine upgrade deemed a failureAston Martin's performance at the Dutch Grand Prix showed some improvement, with Fernando Alonso finishing ninth and securing points for the team. However, issues with the Honda engine led to Alonso starting from the pit lane at Monza after qualifying difficulties, while teammate Lance Stroll set an unfortunate record by being eliminated from Q1 for the 100th time. The speed differences between Aston Martin and competitors using Mercedes engines were significant, raising concerns about Honda's upgrades.
As the teams prepare for the Monza race, Pirelli forecasts a one-stop strategy as the most effective approach, with various tire options being considered. Red Bull's decision to alter their rear wing setup without FIA approval adds to the intrigue surrounding the race weekend. Overall, the situation highlights the challenges faced by Aston Martin and the competitive dynamics within the F1 grid.
Sun 6 Sep · 11:41 UTC
Kimi Antonelli expects George Russell to return favourKimi Antonelli has expressed confidence in receiving support from George Russell after assisting him during Monza qualifying. The Italian driver believes that their teamwork will continue to benefit both competitors throughout the season.
+ 1 moreSat 5 Sep · 19:16 UTC
Why Tsunoda feels ‘like a rookie’ for Racing Bulls returnYuki Tsunoda is preparing for his second race with Racing Bulls at the Italian Grand Prix, feeling like a rookie due to the complexities of energy management at Monza. After a last-minute call to race at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he finished P11, he has been training in the simulator to better understand the demands of the track and the car's energy deployment strategies.
Despite feeling more prepared than before, Tsunoda acknowledges the challenges he faces, especially with the strategic aspects of racing at Monza. He aims to improve on his past performances at the track, where he has experienced multiple DNFs, and hopes to achieve a place in Q3 and score points during the race.
Thu 3 Sep · 18:25 UTC
Norris reveals what he needs from McLaren to feel capable of winningLando Norris has explained in detail what his 2026 McLaren needs to feel like from behind the wheel for him to have the confidence to fight for victory, saying the Dutch Grand Prix demonstrated how dramatically his performance can change when the car gives him the characteristics he wants.
Thu 3 Sep · 12:00 UTC
Franco Colapinto reveals talks with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem after Dutch GP F1 penalty falloutFranco Colapinto recently engaged in discussions with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem regarding the penalties he and Arvid Lindblad faced during the Dutch Grand Prix. Both drivers were penalized for overtaking under yellow flags following a significant crash involving Max Verstappen. Colapinto expressed his disagreement with the penalty and highlighted concerns raised by a sponsor's executive about the integrity of Formula 1, prompting the FIA to investigate online abuse directed at the stewards involved in the decision-making process.
During Ben Sulayem's visit to Buenos Aires, Colapinto took the opportunity to discuss the penalties and the potential revival of the Argentine Grand Prix. While he acknowledged the stewards' adherence to the rulebook, he maintained his personal disagreement with the penalty. As the focus shifts to the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Colapinto remains committed to performing well in the race.
Thu 3 Sep · 10:47 UTC
Honda acknowledges concerns over engine upgradeHonda has introduced its first power unit update of the Formula 1 season, but concerns have been raised by drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll regarding its performance. Chief engineer Shintaro Orihara has acknowledged that there are still areas needing improvement.
+ 1 moreThu 3 Sep · 10:28 UTC
Ferrari ‘reprimanded’ Lewis Hamilton before F1 legend apologised for his team radio outburstsDuring the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration over Ferrari's handling of team orders, which he felt cost him a podium finish. After the race, he sarcastically criticized the team for their decision-making, leading to a reprimand from Ferrari for his public comments. Hamilton ultimately finished just behind his Mercedes rival, George Russell, while Charles Leclerc, his teammate, finished in fifth place after failing to follow team orders effectively.
In the aftermath, Hamilton reflected on his outbursts and issued an apology, acknowledging that his emotions got the better of him. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between Hamilton and Ferrari regarding team strategy, as he had previously experienced similar frustrations in the 2025 season. The situation raises questions about how Hamilton will navigate future challenges with the team moving forward.
Thu 3 Sep · 08:00 UTC
Ferrari's Vasseur confirms talks with Hamilton and LeclercFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed discussions between drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following a controversial race. The talks aimed to address tensions within the team after the Dutch Grand Prix.
Thu 3 Sep · 06:15 UTCStories our clustering filed under the Dutch Grand Prix.
| Session | Air | Track | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | 18–19°C | 30–36°C | 17kph | Brief rain (5 min) |
| Sprint | 17–18°C | 22–30°C | 18kph | Brief rain (7 min) |
| Race | 17–20°C | 26–38°C | 14kph | Rain for part of the session |
Measured at the circuit during each session. Track temperature is the surface, not the air — the gap between them is what the tyres actually feel.
| Driver | Passes |
|---|---|
| Arvid Lindblad | 33 |
| Fernando Alonso | 23 |
| Carlos Sainz | 21 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 21 |
| Franco Colapinto | 19 |
Every position taken on track, from the timing feed. Pit stops and lapped traffic are excluded, and a place that changes hands more than once — a DRS train, say — counts each time. That makes this a larger number than a broadcast overtake count, which measures something narrower.
Stop is the car stationary in its box — the figure the sport quotes — and is recorded only from 2024, incompletely. Pit lane is entry to exit, runs from 2011, and depends on the circuit as much as the crew.
Machine-transcribed from the broadcast feed — wording may be imperfect, and these are not verbatim quotes. All team radio →
“George, great, great, great, thank you for the pilot box. Thank you, sir. I didn't think that was possible to do.”
“Terms of service, undercut, overcut, safety car, VSC, blue flags, plank, graining, degradation,”
“Yeah, copy mate. The main thing is the radio was painful, so we're not catching everything you're saying. Copy. Maybe that was a good news for you guys.”
“Runner mate, that's P2. Not the race we could have had, but that is not a bad result. George managed to hang on to P3 there, so great drive from him as well. Yeah, great job, but on strategy that was too risky. I think it was a bit too risky for both of us.”
About George Russell
“What a night. Very well done. Gorgeous. Well done. Well executed. Well executed. Good strategy. What a race today. So thank you guys. Another one. Well done. Thank you, everyone. Let's keep pushing. Not easy enough. Thank you for the hard work. Let's keep bringing in upgrades. Let's keep bringing performance, please. The fight's still on. Let's keep going. Let's keep going.”
“Thank you, I know, head down, head down.”
“Is he fighting for the win? Or is he planning to count Norris?”
About Lando Norris
“So, George, we will invert cars this lap, you know, since Turn 1.”
“Just think about if we can work as a team out here, firm, in the middle of the boat. Paper, paper.”
“He used to be a guinea pig. What's going on? How long are you going to have me stay out?”
“I still recommend a wider line exit to turn 10. I can't put that down, sorry.”
“Check of gear, turn 10. We are picking something different. Happy to work with what you'll be doing. And just don't break your chars. It's slower. We are not sure. But you guys have got the data, so figure it out. Please.”
“A big way of wasting time guys, good job.”
“Now back to our spots. Whatever you've done, by all means, please don't kill us, after all, that's all.”
“I don't understand why you boxed me, man. Like, we said that the Cadillacs would be a problem. We didn't. I understood, Lance. We thought we were struggling so much on the soft. We thought the hard would give us better performance. I think your pace now is going to be good. But that was the choice we took at the time.”
“Excellent work. Next is Sainz.”
About Carlos Sainz
“The Ferraris are doing 17.5, we need to do better than that, we're aiming for plan A, top of the class.”
“Lando, how are the tyres, how's the pace? I'm 3-0 mate, I've got nothing else.”
“Consider original money. Copy.”
“No, that's it. Oh, sorry.”
“3rd half is pretty dry for inters, but 2nd half is wet, quite wet.”
“Seamus 2, waiting for slicks at the women.”
“Green light, green light.”
“I would have queued to be honest guys, every degree counts.”
“Is it still looking to hit? Yeah, so we expect it to be within the last five minutes of the session.”
“Yeah, we have George going, waiting for that bit to release, but it's nothing I'd say. No, nothing much.”
About George Russell
“We're lucky.”
“Sorry man, what the f*** am I doing there? No worries, it's okay, we have two hours to go.”
“I got the... I didn't have it on the last two laps. Could have been a bit more fun, maybe. Why not?”
“Good job. Nice work today. Good work. Quite amazing. That would have been a very sketchy last lap if that rain came about earlier. Good job. Yeah, good job. Well done, George. Tick the first box for the weekend. Yeah, thanks so much.”
“I don't know, I can't find a bit for tomorrow, so... Anyway, much better car to drive and much more to what I need, so... Thanks for the work and it was good to be back after summer and have some performance.”
“Yeah, sorry, I'm not good on that one.”
“Yeah, I worry about the SQ1, compromise a little bit the session.”
“And I'm in a completely different car in this session. Copy you, Lewis. We'll have you in a minute.”
“Thank you for playing, see you at the third place.”
“That was honestly a really really good lap. Probably the best of the season.”
“Nice one. Beautiful. Must be a bit lighter after that engagement ring.”
“I have no idea what happened at Q2.”
“Traffic! Ah, I got traffic, man. Someone was hoovering me up.”
“Just lost the rear very weirdly.”
| Pos | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:12.695 | 1:11.628 | 1:11.163 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:12.924 | 1:11.959 | 1:11.265 |
| 3 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:13.022 | 1:11.915 | 1:11.296 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:12.610 | 1:11.641 | 1:11.305 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:12.673 | 1:11.970 | 1:11.494 |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:13.064 | 1:11.910 | 1:11.558 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:13.290 | 1:11.874 | 1:11.618 |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull | 1:13.392 | 1:12.301 | 1:11.733 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:13.142 | 1:12.433 | 1:12.079 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 1:13.074 | 1:12.525 | 1:12.185 |
| 11 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine F1 Team | 1:13.115 | 1:12.616 | — |
| 12 | Yuki Tsunoda | RB F1 Team | 1:13.085 | 1:12.627 | — |
| 13 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 1:13.188 | 1:12.797 | — |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 1:13.322 | 1:12.800 | — |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:13.544 | 1:13.137 | — |
| 16 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:13.552 | 1:13.182 | — |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:13.574 | — | — |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:13.650 | — | — |
| 19 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:13.818 | — | — |
| 20 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:13.826 | — | — |
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:14.371 | — | — |
| 22 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac F1 Team | 1:14.600 | — | — |
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