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RacingNews365·2h ago

Toto Wolff offers 'completely' normal defence of Antonelli-Russell team orders

The Mercedes boss has explained the decision to impose team orders late in the 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

RacingNews365·13h ago

Verstappen horror crash as Norris title defence dream alive

Max Verstappen suffered a horror crash on the opening lap of what could be the final Dutch Grand Prix, breaking home hearts who had hoped of another miracle drive from the four-time world champion.It was reigning world champion Lando Norris who claimed the win, marking back-to-back victories for the McLaren driver who is further putting himself into genuine title contention.Join RacingNews365's Nick Golding as he discusses the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort!In this F1 Update, we cover:Verstappen's crashNorris' title dream aliveMercedes team ordersHamilton frustrationDutch GP top 10

Planet F1·13h ago

Wolff defends Mercedes’ Dutch GP team orders decision

Toto Wolff has explained Mercedes team orders at the Dutch GP after George Russell was told to let Kimi Antonelli past for second place.

espn.com·14h ago

Russell plays down Mercedes' team orders

George Russell has said Mercedes was right to ask him to move over and let teammate and title rival Kimi Antonelli by at the Dutch Grand Prix even if it cost him ground in the championship.

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

Crash.net·14h ago

‘Tough calls need to be done’ - Toto Wolff stands by Mercedes F1 team orders

Toto Wolff has explained the call from Mercedes to swap George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the closing stages of the Dutch Grand Prix.

RacingNews365·16h ago

George Russell addresses late Mercedes Zandvoort team orders

George Russell survived a rapidly closing Lewis Hamilton to finish third in Zandvoort.

RacingNews365·16h ago

Kimi Antonelli offers George Russell praise over late Mercedes team order

Kimi Antonelli has had his say on George Russell's following of Mercedes' team orders in the Dutch Grand Prix.

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

motorsport.com·17h ago

The 2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli stays top as Lewis Hamilton loses runner-up spot

At the end of the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell scored the same number of points under the sprint format, therefore cancelling each other out in the championship even though the Mercedes team order benefited the Italian at the end of the race. As such, Russell retakes second place in the F1 standings from Lewis Hamilton, while Lando Norris - the winner in ...Keep reading