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Natalia Granada made an encouraging start to her first F1 Academy race weekend at Zandvoort, finishing fifth in a disrupted Free Practice session ahead of the 2026 Dutch GP. The PREMA Racing driver emerged as the highest-placed rookie after setting a 1:38.985, despite two red flags and changing weather conditions limiting the amount of representative... The post Granada sets sights “much higher”…
Colin Kaminsky returned to the Indy NXT by Firestone grid in 2026 after a year away from full-time racing. His comeback season has featured flashes of pace, but the results have not always followed. Speaking exclusively to Pit Debrief, Kaminsky reflected on his return to the series and what he can take away from 2026... The post Exclusive: Colin Kaminsky opens up on his Indy NXT return in 2026…
Mercedes enters the second half of the 2026 F1 season on a high note, with George Russell putting the Brackley outfit on pole during Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP. The Briton had set a time of 1:11.567, which placed him at the top of the time chart ahead of McLaren‘s Lando Norris... The post Mercedes confident after strong Friday outing at 2026 F1 Dutch GP as Russell grabs Sprint pole…
Red Bull returned from F1’s summer break on the back foot Friday at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP. Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson placed just 11th and 14th in practice. The team found extra pace for Sprint qualifying, however. Lawson will start 11th for the Zandvoort Sprint, while Verstappen made it into SQ3 and will... The post Red Bull looking for pace after Friday finds Verstappen starting P6, Lawson…
Lando Norris believes he can challenge George Russell for victory in the Dutch GP Sprint after missing Sprint pole by only 0.041 seconds at Zandvoort during Qualifying, while McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri took encouragement from the progress he made throughout Friday. The margins proved exceptionally tight during Sprint Qualifying. Norris initially went quickest in SQ3... The post McLaren…
After the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying, emotions were split in the Ferrari garage: Charles Leclerc was overall satisfied with his performance, while Lewis Hamilton lamented a different feeling in the SF-26, finishing the session in P7. For the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, Ferrari brought another performance upgrade aimed at increasing aerodynamic load, focusing on... The post Mixed emotions for Ferrari…
GB4 championship leader Alex O’Grady will step in for 15-year-old Dries Van Langendonck at Rodin Motorsport as the British F4 points leader is banned. Having taken part in FP1 and FP2 on Friday when he was P1 and P4 in those sessions, the Belgian driver found out about the ban on Friday. He has accumulated... The post O’Grady to replace banned Van Langendonck at Donington Park round for British F4…
Starting her weekend on a strong note by topping Free Practice, Alpine-backed Nina Gademan returns to her home circuit for the fourth round of the 2026 F1 Academy season at the Dutch GP, having won Race 1 at Zandvoort last year. The circuit has proven to be a successful stomping ground for the Dutch driver,... The post Gademan sets “main goal” of top-six qualifying as she eyes closing points…
F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying got underway at Zandvoort on Friday afternoon as F1 returned from the summer break. Kimi Antonelli headed into the session leading the Drivers’ Championship on 219 points after topping Free Practice earlier in the day with a 1:12.949. Lando Norris and George Russell completed the top three in FP1, separated... The post F1 | 2026 Dutch GP | Sprint Qualifying | Russell…
George Russell claimed Sprint pole after Sprint Qualifying for the 2026 F1 Dutch GP at Zandvoort, edging Lando Norris by 0.041s. The full results of the Sprint Qualifying are below. It marked the first Sprint Qualifying session ever held at Circuit Zandvoort. Alongside that, it is also the venue’s farewell weekend after the race lost... The post 2026 F1 Dutch GP | Sprint Qualifying results…
18 year-old American-Jamaican driver Alex Powell is set to replace Louis Sharp at PREMA Racing for the final two rounds of the 2026 F3 season. With Sharp’s departure, the 18 year-old will race alongside James Wharton and José Garfais at the team. In addition to racing in the final two rounds of the season, Powell... The post Alex Powell to replace Sharp at PREMA Racing for final rounds of 2026 F3…
2026 F1 Academy Dutch GP Free Practice got the second half of the season underway at Zandvoort on Friday morning. Round 4 marks the championship’s return after the summer break, with all drivers eager to hit the ground running. Heading into the weekend, Alisha Palmowski leads the Drivers’ Standings on 108 points. Emma Felbermayr sits... The post F1 Academy | 2026 Dutch GP | Free Practice | Gademan…
Lewis Hamilton stated he’s pleased with the progress Ferrari has made so far this year, praising the positive atmosphere within the team as the second half of the F1 season gets underway this weekend at the 2026 Dutch GP. Asked to reflect on the first half of the season, Hamilton acknowledged that Ferrari has made... The post Hamilton optimistic about Ferrari progress ahead of 2026 F1 Dutch GP…
Charles Leclerc has opened up about what his expectations are for the 2026 Dutch GP, whether the rain would benefit Ferrari, his impression of their many upgrades so far, and how confident he is about his wet-weather driving skills this weekend. After overcoming a multi-race slump that saw him struggle with brake issues and endure... The post Leclerc on Ferrari’s upgrades so far and prospects in…
Liam Lawson will be driving for Red Bull for the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, replacing Isack Hadjar who suffered a wrist injury. Reserve driver and former starter for both teams, Yuki Tsunoda, will take Lawson’s place in the Racing Bull this weekend. During Thursday’s print media session, Lawson discussed how he’s feeling ahead of this... The post Lawson discusses return to Red Bull for 2026 F1 Dutch GP…
Heading into the 2026 Dutch GP weekend, Team Principal Laurent Mekies and Max Verstappen have shared their thoughts on the Dutchman’s renewal, what the new contract signifies for the future of the Milton Keynes outfit, and whether the four-time world champion would end his F1 career with Red Bull. Given that they sit fourth in... The post Verstappen and Mekies reflect on the Dutchman’s F1 contract…
Ahead of the Dutch GP, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon spoke in print media sessions about renewing with Williams F1 into the 2027 season. While the Thai’s deal is only for next year, the Spaniard has a multi-year one sorted. It has been a dreadful season for Williams and will not be getting better from... The post Sainz and Albon on reasons for staying at Williams F1 appeared first on Pit Debrief .
Yuki Tsunoda will return to Formula 1 with Racing Bulls at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP as Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury prompts a temporary reshuffle across Red Bull’s two teams. Red Bull confirmed on Wednesday that Hadjar would miss the Zandvoort weekend after sustaining the injury during the summer shutdown. Liam Lawson will step up... The post Tsunoda says he feels “at home” on Racing Bulls return ahead…
Oliver Bearman has reflected on the role Formula 2 (F2) played in his development, highlighting the lessons, victories, and relationships that helped shape his journey towards Formula 1 (F1). The Briton spent two seasons with PREMA Racing in the championship, collecting eight victories before making the step up to Formula 1. Across those campaigns, Bearman... The post Bearman reflects on F2…
Oracle Red Bull Racing have confirmed that Max Verstappen will remain with the team until the end of the 2030 F1 season. The four-time World Champion has extended one of the most successful partnerships in modern Formula 1 history, committing his future to Red Bull as the team continues into its next era. Verstappen joined... The post Verstappen extends Red Bull F1 contract until end of 2030…
Alex Dunne believes he and Rodin Motorsport can fight for F2 victories before the end of the 2026 season, despite a first half built more on consistency than race-winning results. The Alpine Academy driver sits fourth in the Drivers’ Championship after a strong start to his second F2 campaign. Dunne has stood on the podium... The post Dunne confident Rodin can fight for F2 wins after consistent…
With seven races completed and seven still to go, the 2026 F1 Academy season has already produced breakthroughs, close battles, and standout performances across the grid. While four different drivers have taken victory across Shanghai, Montreal, and Silverstone, five have stood out for different reasons. From championship contenders challenging for the title to rookies making... The post Five…
