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F1 Today | Hadjar unveils special Zandvoort helmet as Jos Verstappen's 'karting GOAT' revealed
From Isack Hadjar following in Max Verstappen's footsteps with a special helmet for the final Dutch Grand Prix, commemorating his maiden F1 podium at Zandvoort, to Jos Verstappen revealing who he used to consider the 'karting GOAT', let's take a look at the main Formula 1 headlines from Monday, 17 A...
Verstappen trails only Perez in this 2026 statistic
Max Verstappen still has a sizable margin over Isack Hadjar when it comes to race pace. The Dutchman is significantly faster than the Frenchman, but it’s not the biggest gap between two teammates. That honor goes to Cadillac, where Sergio Perez puts his teammate in the shade. Midway through the fir...
What happened the last time F1 said goodbye to Zandvoort in 1985?
Formula 1 is preparing to bid farewell to Zandvoort, with the final Dutch Grand Prix set to take place this weekend. But what happened the last time the Dutch circuit hosted what was supposed to be its final F1 race? Back in 1985, Zandvoort staged a memorable Grand Prix before disappearing from the...
The forgotten story few remember from F1's last Zandvoort farewell in 1985
Formula 1 is preparing to bid farewell to Zandvoort, with the final Dutch Grand Prix set to take place this weekend. But what happened the last time the Dutch circuit hosted what was supposed to be its final F1 race? Back in 1985, Zandvoort staged a memorable Grand Prix before disappearing from the...
The F1 driver Jos Verstappen surprisingly called the 'karting GOAT'
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has recalled being caught off guard by a comment Jos Verstappen made during a dinner they attended with several others, when the father of the four-time world champion spoke particularly highly of Alexander Albon. As well known, Thai driver's Red Bull career s...
The unexpected driver Jos Verstappen once labelled the 'karting GOAT'
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has recalled being caught off guard by a comment Jos Verstappen made during a dinner they attended with several others, when the father of the four-time world champion spoke particularly highly of Alexander Albon. As well known, Thai driver's Red Bull career s...
Christian Horner set for five-date UK tour as tickets officially go on sale
Tickets are now on sale for Christian Horner's UK tour, which was announced several weeks ago. The former Red Bull team principal will travel across the country to discuss Drive, his memoir chronicling his 20-year career in Formula 1. Last July, it was announced that the former Red Bull CEO and team...
MotoGP Silly Season reveals brutal impact of looming rule changes
With MotoGP’s Silly Season winding to a close, a quintet of riders are looking for a new home. Five of the 2026 grid don’t have contracts for next season, and the rumour mill suggests they’re all looking elsewhere. Jack Miller has already confirmed this is his final MotoGP season, while fellow regul...
Norris denied by late DNF as Piastri triumphs ahead of Verstappen at Zandvoort
As we wait for Formula 1 to return to action at Zandvoort following the summer break, let's look back at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, won by Oscar Piastri ahead of Max Verstappen and marked by Lando Norris' dramatic DNF in the closing stages. In 2025, Zandvoort hosted the 15th round of the season and...
Valentino Rossi's special MotoGP talent revealed after Marquez comparison
Judging the best MotoGP rider is nearly impossible, but having worked with many of the greats, suspension guru Jonas Torstensson can at least have a go. Öhlins has worked with the series for close to four decades and currently supplies suspension to nine of the 11 teams. During that run, Torstensson...
Russell is in a difficult situation because of Antonelli's personality: 'He's so nice'
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli's personality makes George Russell's comeback more difficult. This weekend, the Formula 1 season continues with the Dutch Grand Prix. Antonelli holds a comfortable lead in the standings, sitting 50 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton and...
Star DJ headlines final sold out Dutch GP party to give Zandvoort the farewell it deserves
The final Dutch Grand Prix will also be celebrated with a big party at Zandvoort. The event will be headlined by the famous DJ Martin Garrix. After the upcoming season, Formula 1 will say goodbye to Zandvoort and the Netherlands for the foreseeable future. To cap off the final event, Martin Garrix w...
Marc Marquez could benefit from 'insane' Ducati advantage in new MotoGP era
Ducati certainly aren’t having things their own way in 2026, but that could quickly change again for the new era of MotoGP rules. That could be excellent news for nine-time champion Marc Marquez, who has committed his future to the team through to the end of 2028. The Italian manufacturer has domina...
Leclerc reveals he'd be happy to see this rival crowned if Ferrari fails: 'Reminds me of myself'
Charles Leclerc says he would be happy to see Kimi Antonelli win the Formula 1 title, given that Ferrari cannot do so this year. Leclerc has won a single race so far in 2026, at Silverstone, after Antonelli suffered a car issue while chasing him, leaving the Mercedes driver outside the points that w...
Hadjar follows Verstappen's lead with special helmet for last Dutch GP
Following Max Verstappen's lead, Isack Hadjar has also unveiled a special helmet for the Dutch GP in Zandvoort. The helmet is based on his first Formula 1 podium, which he achieved at the circuit last year. Hadjar's helmet was inspired by the trophy he received after finishing third at Zandvoort in...
Verstappen prepares for special Zandvoort farewell as Honda set to bring PU update
The Formula 1 summer break is finally over. It's race week, and the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. GPblog previews the upcoming F1 weekend here! After the 2026 season, the Dutch Grand Prix will disappear from the Formula 1 calendar for the foreseeable future. Max Verstappen,...
How wet weather could shake up the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
It's race week once again as the 2026 Formula 1 season resumes with a Sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix. This is what the weather forecast looks like for Zandvoort. A cold and rainy week awaits Zandvoort. The coastal city on the North Sea is not expected to experience a particularly warm summer...
F1 LIVE | F1 returns from summer break, Hadjar likely to miss Dutch GP
Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day as the sport nears its return from the summer break this week. After nearly four weeks, F1 is back. The sport returns to action this coming weekend at the iconic Zandvoort Cir...
Alonso calls for 'fixes and improvements' over controversial 2026 engine algorithms
Fernando Alonso has said the algorithms dictating 2026 F1 cars' energy deployment must be "fixed and improved," amid continuing driver frustration with the new generation of power unit regulations. Under the 2026 rules, the cars' power delivery is split nearly 50/50 between electrical power and int...
Marquez highlights the three most interesting MotoGP transfers ahead of 2027
Marc Marquez has revealed which three MotoGP transfers he considers the most interesting ahead of the upcoming season. Entering the next season and the next regulation change, the MotoGP grid will also look quite different. For example, only two current factory riders, Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecc...
F1 Today | 'Franz Antonelli' takes over German karting event, F1 fans disappointed after social media tease
From a certain 'Franz Antonelli' taking part in a karting event in Germany, to F1 fans voicing their disappointment with a trailer for the second half of the 2026 season, here are the main stories from today, August 16. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has emulated Max Verstappen by reportedly adopting the...
George Russell reveals physical scars from surprise 2020 Mercedes debut
Mercedes' George Russell has revealed he still carries physical scars from his surprise call up for the Silver Arrows at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. The Briton had to squeeze into the Mercedes W11 for COVID-stricken Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain, in what was his first appearance for the German team befo...
McLaren reveal Norris-Piastri surprise after intense 2025 title battle: 'It was not a given'
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has admitted harmony between drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri was "not a given" after the pair's tense battle for the 2025 F1 Drivers' title. However, despite Norris eventually beating his teammate to the championship, Stella has expressed his relief that t...
Rosberg responds to Wolff's shock 'fired' claim over 2016 Hamilton rivalry
Nico Rosberg has addressed Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's revelation that he almost fired the German and teammate Lewis Hamilton at the height of their 2016 title rivalry, following their infamous crash at the Spanish Grand Prix that year. Speaking to The Athletic in April, Wolff explained th...
F1 fans voice disappointment after big announcement tease: 'No words...'
With just under a week to go before lights out at the Dutch Grand Prix, Formula 1 has shared a trailer for the second half of the season on the sport's social media channels. The trailer counts down to the second half of the season, noting that everything is still to play for in 2026. Recalling th...
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