Verstappen suffering from “flu-like” illness as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull’s fundamental problems

With three victories since the Dutch Grand Prix returned to the calendar in 2021, Max Verstappen can already look back on a very successful period. The final edition in 2026 has proven an ordeal so far, both in terms of Red Bull’s pace and Verstappen’s physical condition.
“I’ve felt better before, yes,” Verstappen admitted during the Dutch media session in the paddock after qualifying. “I …Keep reading

Why Verstappen’s 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year’s

Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar.
F1’s history could have panned out very differently if Mercedes had beaten Red Bull to secure the youngster’s future back in …Keep reading

F1 Dutch GP: Norris pips Russell to grab pole

Lando Norris has pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top three.
The reigning world champion beat sprint winner Russell by 0.102s to cap off a strong qualifying for McLaren, as the defending champions had topped every session at Zandvoort. 
It came after Norris, who also topped Q2, had already …Keep reading