Verstappen conquers home crowd for Dutch GP pole despite disruptions The qualifying hour for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix was defined by chaotic track conditions as teams struggled to optimize tire strategy on a quickly drying Circuit Zandvoort.
Ricciardo ruled out of Dutch GP with broken hand, Lawson steps in After crashing in Friday practice at the Dutch Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo has been ruled out of the Zandvoort weekend with a broken hand. Liam Lawson steps in to make a shock F1 debut replacing Ricciardo, but uncertainty remains over the Australian's return in Monza.
F1 Round Up: Perez must step up or lose Red Bull seat, Hamilton on rivalries, Ferrari vows improvements Sky Sports' Nathalie Pinkham says Sergio Perez risks losing his Red Bull seat if he fails to outperform Lewis Hamilton for second in the championship. Hamilton calls for tighter F1 competition, while Ferrari's Vasseur sees room for team-wide improvement.
Leclerc calls for F1 to find downforce/weight balance for 2026 Charles Leclerc hopes F1 can strike the right compromise between lighter cars and strong downforce under the 2026 regulations. He doesn't want to lose the impressive grip of modern F1
How Ferrari's mistreatment of Allison still haunts their F1 talent search Italian F1 journalist Leo Turrini believes Ferrari's past treatment of James Allison during a family tragedy created a "stigma" that deters foreign talent from joining the team today. Ferrari must overcome lingering reputational damage.
Verstappen hints at early retirement if Red Bull becomes uncompetitive Max Verstappen has enjoyed a dominant 2023 season, but admitted in an interview that he sometimes questions if the relentless F1 circus is "still worth it".
F1 Round Up: Massa starts legal fight over '08, Hulkenberg impresses, Elliott backs Russell Felipe Massa demands compensation for his 2008 title loss, Nico Hulkenberg swiftly adapts to full-time return and integrates well at Haas, and Mercedes' Mike Elliott backs struggling George Russell.