Why Honda’s new F1 engine comes with fresh but expected driveability issues

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda’s more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the track in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort.
Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll have received the second specification of Honda’s V6 power unit, with the Japanese manufacturer having earmarked the Netherlands as the site to deploy its one in-season …Keep reading

The advice Marquez gave Hadjar over his wrist injury

Isack Hadjar misses this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix after sustaining a wrist injury during a gym session last week. According to Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer, Red Bull’s sister team was informed on Friday of a potential driver change, with the situation developing further on Tuesday.
That was when Yuki Tsunoda was called up – having been on a beach in Greece when he was asked to step in …Keep reading

F1 Dutch GP: Russell takes pole in tight sprint qualifying with Antonelli fifth

George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth.
The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his third sprint pole of the 2026 season.
Russell’s pole came particularly out of the blue after topping neither SQ1 or SQ2 – respectively done by Charles …Keep reading