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Ferrari defends Dutch GP strategy after Lewis Hamilton criticism

Fred Vasseur understands the frustrations of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc but maintains that Ferrari did not get things wrong art the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.

motorsport.com·10h ago

George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver

Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, finishing second and third behind McLaren's Lando Norris. But the late team order instructing Russell to yield track ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·13h ago

Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Dutch Grand Prix

If there were any fears after Saturday's mind-numbing sprint display that the Netherlands would send off its Formula 1 revival with a dud, then those fears were washed away in a sudden shower one hour before Sunday's race, around the time the starting grid started opening for business. The rain didn't persist into the race itself, but caused just enough havoc to make Zandvoort's dune loop ...Keep reading

motorsportweek.com·14h ago

Kimi Antonelli makes surprise ‘not fastest anymore’ Mercedes assessment

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has frankly stated that Mercedes is "clearly not the fastest car" on the Formula 1 grid, after both its cars failed to topple Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix.

motorsport.com·14h ago

"It made no sense" – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos

The opening stages of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort descended into chaos after rain had started to fall during the grid procedure. Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the exit of the final corner on the opening lap of the race. The Red Bull driver admitted that it was entirely his own mistake. The Dutchman thought he could get back on the throttle, but that part of the track was ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·14h ago

Lando Norris: I don't have a car to fight for the F1 title

The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the best car – indeed, that it may only be the third best. But Norris, now fourth in the standings with 159 points ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·14h ago

Mercedes will be "worried" about McLaren threat in F1 title fight, says former driver

Nico Rosberg has argued that Mercedes will be concerned by McLaren's development rate and raw speed following the Dutch Grand Prix. Speaking on Sky Sports F1, the 2016 Formula 1 champion praised Lando Norris's pace at Zandvoort. Despite opting not to pit for fresh tyres when others did during the virtual safety car period, Norris successfully maintained his lead over the field. Comparing ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·14h ago

Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders

Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on Sunday, with his mid-race battle with stablemate Charles Leclerc arguably being Hamilton’s defining period. Hamilton had just overtaken ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·14h ago

Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties

Franco Colapinto found himself at the centre of an FIA stewards’ controversy after being penalised for an infringement under yellow flags at the start of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Alpine driver was in the process of overtaking Yuki Tsunoda when Max Verstappen crashed a few metres ahead, triggering yellow flags before the race was subsequently stopped by a red flag. Colapinto was ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·14h ago

Mercedes "clearly" not F1's best team anymore - Kimi Antonelli

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons Mercedes “clearly” no longer boasts the fastest car after finishing runner-up to Lando Norris at the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver made it consecutive wins from pole at Zandvoort aboard a heavily upgraded MCL40, making it just two victories in six for Mercedes due to Ferrari also claiming a couple. It marks a far cry from the ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·16h ago

Nico Rosberg weighs in on Mercedes Dutch GP team orders between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell

Former Mercedes Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has defended the Brackley outfit's team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix. The race at Zandvoort was heavily disrupted on the opening lap when Red Bull's Max Verstappen suffered a massive crash, resulting in a red flag. Following the restart and a subsequent late virtual safety car, Kimi Antonelli pitted for soft tyres while George Russell stayed ...Keep reading