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• Sainz accepts blame for unfortunate contact with Albon

  23-08-2026 20:03 via formula1.com
  
  Carlos Sainz holds himself responsible for the contact that forced his Williams team mate to retire from the Dutch Grand Prix.
  
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• PALMER: Is Norris in the title race after his Zandvoort win?

  25-08-2026 20:12 via formula1.com
  
  Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer reckons Lando Norris' victory at Zandvoort was his best win yet – but could it launch a title tilt for the reigning champ?
  
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• PALMER: Is Norris in the title race after his Zandvoort victory?

  25-08-2026 19:09 via formula1.com
  
  Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer reckons Lando Norris' victory at Zandvoort was his best win yet – but could it launch a title tilt for the reigning champ?
  
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• Who impressed our Power Rankings judges at Zandvoort?

  25-08-2026 17:04 via formula1.com
  
  F1 returned from the summer break with a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix – won by McLaren’s Lando Norris in fine style. But who else impressed our Power Rankings judges at Zandvoort? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...
  
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• GALLERY: F3 drivers test the ‘incredible’ Madring circuit

  25-08-2026 17:04 via formula1.com
  
  Check out the best images from F3 in-season testing at the Madring, where the Spanish Grand Prix will take place in a matter of weeks.
  
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• F1: Verstappen set for "world's biggest kart race"

  25-08-2026 17:00 via pitpass.com
  
  Max Verstappen is to face 100 competitors in Red Bull's ultimate go-kart race 'Max vs 100' on 16 September, live on Disney+.
  
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• ‘A really horrible weekend’ as Haas suffer double Dutch DNF

  25-08-2026 16:10 via formula1.com
  
  Haas had an afternoon to forget at Zandvoort, with both Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon parking up trackside to retire with technical issues.
  
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• How are Ferrari keeping costs low for their latest upgrades?

  25-08-2026 14:12 via formula1.com
  
  Ferrari introduced what it reports as a very cost-effective update to the SF26 at Zandvoort based around changes to the floor. Into the second half of the season the top teams are very aware of the cost implications of any updates as they forecast how to stay within the budget cap by the end of the season.
  
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• How Alonso used a unique strategy to earn P9 in Zandvoort

  25-08-2026 13:34 via formula1.com
  
  The Dutch Grand Prix saw some fantastic action at the front, but there were also impressive performances further back, including a spectacular drive from Fernando Alonso to P9 and two precious points for Aston Martin.
  
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• Gasly hails Alpine progress as Colapinto rues ‘harsh’ penalty

  25-08-2026 12:20 via formula1.com
  
  Pierre Gasly added points to Alpine's tally in an upgraded A526 at the Dutch Grand Prix, but it proved to be a tougher day for team mate Franco Colapinto.
  
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• Norris ‘driving at the level of a World Champion’ – Stella

  25-08-2026 11:33 via formula1.com
  
  Andrea Stella praised race-winner Lando Norris in the wake of the Dutch Grand Prix, which the McLaren man won from pole. But that does not tell the full story of the race, with Norris having to catch and pass Kimi Antonelli on track to ensure he took victory.
  
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• Tsunoda puts himself back on the F1 radar after Dutch GP

  24-08-2026 19:27 via formula1.com
  
  In finishing P11 at Zandvoort he might not have made the points, but nevertheless Yuki Tsunoda was able to use his one-off appearance with Racing Bulls to put himself back on the radar of the Formula 1 pitlane.
  
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• 7 moments you might have missed at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix

  24-08-2026 19:17 via formula1.com
  
  Here are the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.
  
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• How Lawson rose to the challenge of driving this year's Red Bull

  24-08-2026 19:02 via formula1.com
  
  The Dutch GP weekend was always going to be difficult for Liam Lawson after he was parachuted into Red Bull Racing at the last minute, but to his great credit the New Zealander did the job that he was asked to do.
  
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• 6 Winners and 5 Losers from Zandvoort

  24-08-2026 18:16 via formula1.com
  
  Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.
  
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• Why F1 team markets are about to become more popular

  24-08-2026 17:53 via formula1.com
  
  With very little to choose between drivers at the top teams, backing both drivers together within a team could prove to be the smartest move.
  
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• F1 ACADEMY unveils expanded 2026 Rookie Test

  24-08-2026 17:53 via formula1.com
  
  F1 ACADEMY has today announced that their Rookie Test will return this year, alongside the launch of a new Rookie Training Camp, supported by Loughborough University.
  
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• Netflix announce Drive to Survive Season 9

  24-08-2026 16:44 via formula1.com
  
  After eight hit seasons, a ninth series of Formula 1: Drive to Survive is heading to Netflix.
  
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• Vasseur reveals strategy intentions after Hamilton criticism

  24-08-2026 13:38 via formula1.com
  
  Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari's strategy during the Dutch Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton criticised the team's decisions over the radio.
  
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• Leclerc rues Dutch GP luck and shares where race was lost

  24-08-2026 13:00 via formula1.com
  
  Charles Leclerc finished fifth in the final Dutch Grand Prix but was only 1.3 seconds away from the podium in Zandvoort, with Ferrari demonstrating plenty of race pace on Sunday.
  
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• Mekies on ‘difficult’ Red Bull weekend after Verstappen crash

  24-08-2026 12:41 via formula1.com
  
  Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies feels that the squad took a "step back" during a tough Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with Max Verstappen crashing out while substitute Liam Lawson claimed P7.
  
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• F1: We haven't got the money for upgrades, claims Wolff

  24-08-2026 12:14 via pitpass.com
  
  As McLaren claims second successive victory, Toto Wolff admits that budget cap constraints are hurting Mercedes.
  
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• F1: Credit where credit is due

  24-08-2026 11:07 via pitpass.com
  
  Ever his own harshest critic, Lando Norris gives himself a slap on the back following Zandvoort masterclass.
  
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• Hulkenberg reacts to 'scary' near-miss in Dutch GP

  24-08-2026 10:41 via formula1.com
  
  Nico Hulkenberg admits that he was "a passenger" in his near-miss with Audi team mate Gabriel Bortoleto following the Brazilian's high-speed spin in the Dutch Grand Prix.
  
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• F1: Dutch Grand Prix: Fastest Race Laps

  24-08-2026 10:35 via pitpass.com
  
  Fastest times posted by each driver during the Heineken Dutch Grand Prix.
  
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• Piastri doesn’t ‘have any answers’ over lack of pace

  24-08-2026 10:30 via formula1.com
  
  After a promising start, McLaren's Oscar Piastri slipped backwards to a lonely P6 finish in the Dutch Grand Prix.
  
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• How the tough Zandvoort conditions brought out the best in Norris

  24-08-2026 10:01 via formula1.com
  
  Lando Norris made it back-to-back Grand Prix victories in 2026 with his triumph in the Dutch Grand Prix.
  
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• F1: Russell admits he was wrong on team orders call

  24-08-2026 09:59 via pitpass.com
  
  "It was the right decision," admits George Russell after team ignored his request to hold off teammate Kimi Antonelli.
  
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• F1: Hamilton questions Ferrari strategy

  24-08-2026 09:32 via pitpass.com
  
  Seven-time world champion believes Ferrari's strategy cost him a podium finish.
  
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• F1: "I got caught out," admits Verstappen

  24-08-2026 08:24 via pitpass.com
  
  Four-time world champion, Max Verstappen admits to costly mistake that capped a disappointing home weekend.
  
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