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Michael Schumacher’s 1994 F1 title gets Netflix documentary with Corinna Schumacher taking part
Netflix has confirmed a new documentary focused on Michael Schumacher’s extraordinary 1994 Formula 1 season, with his wife Corinna Schumacher among those taking part in the project. Schumacher ’94 – 'The Birth of a Legend' will be released worldwide on Netflix on October 2, 2026, returning to the se...
'Marc Marquez contract clause revealed that could trigger Ducati exit'
New alleged details of Marc Marquez’s Ducati contract extension make for interesting reading. The nine-time world champion has endured a typically rollercoaster season, again flirting with retirement before returning to winning ways and joining the title fight. The 2025 champion began the season off...
Max Verstappen Dutch GP crash explained as Nico Rosberg identifies costly mistake
Max Verstappen’s final Dutch Grand Prix ended in spectacular fashion on the opening lap, but 2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg believes the Red Bull driver made a crucial mistake that ultimately sent him into the barriers. Verstappen’s home race was over almost immediately after he lost con...
Fans convinced they know who Donald Trump was speaking to on phone with Zak Brown
Eagle-eyed fans spotted McLaren boss Zak Brown and US President Donal Trump deep in conversation on the phone at the IndyCar race through the streets of Washington DC on Sunday - with many believing Lando Norris was on the other end.Trump was at The Freedom 250 Grand Prix along with Brown, who was o...
Valentino Rossi snub 'on the verge of greatness' with MotoGP move
The most sought-after remaining spot on the 2027 MotoGP grid has gone to Enea Bastianini. The Italian has signed for current championship competitors Trackhouse through to the end of 2028. It’s a swap to a new manufacturer for Bastianini, who has spent his MotoGP career first with Ducati and current...
Valentino Rossi snub gets most sought-after MotoGP seat
The most sought-after remaining spot on the 2027 MotoGP grid has gone to Enea Bastianini. The Italian has signed for current championship competitors Trackhouse through to the end of 2028. It’s a swap to a new manufacturer for Bastianini, who has spent his MotoGP career first with Ducati and current...
Lewis Hamilton calls for ‘offline’ Ferrari talks after costly Dutch GP strategy call
Lewis Hamilton has called for Ferrari to review its race strategy after the seven-time Formula 1 world champion felt a costly decision-making error compromised his chances of finishing higher at the Dutch Grand Prix, pointing out that his former team, Mercedes, nailed their strategy. Hamilton crosse...
Verstappen reveals what he did immediately after his major crash at Zandvoort
After his early retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix, Max Verstappen retreated to Red Bull Racing’s motorhome. The Dutchman stayed out of sight in the F1 paddock for a while, but according to him there was nothing unusual about that: he simply wanted to calmly watch the rest of the race. Verstappen...
Oscar Piastri in freefall as McLaren star struggles for answers after Dutch Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri’s Formula 1 season has been in a nosedive. Twelve months after producing a statement victory at Zandvoort, the McLaren driver returned to the Dutch Grand Prix with very experience. Instead of fighting for victory, Piastri finished a distant sixth — more than 30 seconds behind team-mate...
F1 Dutch GP 2026: The team-mate head-to-head scores after a dramatic Zandvoort finale
The final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort reshaped several Formula 1 team-mate battles. Lando Norris claimed back-to-back victories, Kimi Antonelli extended his championship advantage and Lewis Hamilton finished ahead of Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, several midfield pairings remain closely contested, w...
Alonso proves Aston Martin’s chassis works as Stroll calls Honda engine ‘a lottery’
Aston Martin left Zandvoort with two very different messages from its drivers — and together they may have exposed the biggest problem facing Adrian Newey’s team. Fernando Alonso’s ninth-place finish in the Dutch Grand Prix offered genuine encouragement. Lance Stroll’s retirement, meanwhile, was acc...
Verstappen vs Stella: Are 2026 F1 cars making it easier for drivers?
Max Verstappen has delivered a provocative verdict on Formula 1’s 2026 rules, claiming the new generation of cars is making it harder for drivers to make the difference - but McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has publicly rejected that reading. The disagreement comes after an eye-catching qualify...
International media call it a 'minor miracle' after Verstappen's crash
Max Verstappen’s heavy crash during the last Dutch Grand Prix is receiving widespread coverage in international media. In particular, the way the home did not complete the first lap and how a hundred thousand Dutch fans had come for Zandvoort’s farewell. Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull in t...
Ferrari’s Zandvoort strategy failure explored
Ferrari left Zandvoort with a useful haul of points, but the feeling was one of a major opportunity missed after a hesitant strategy call undermined Lewis Hamilton’s bid for a Dutch Grand Prix podium. Hamilton finished fourth, just 0.8 seconds behind Mercedes’ George Russell, with his teammate Charl...
Mercedes accept Monza sacrifice: Wolff explains tactical engine penalty for Antonelli
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli will take an engine penalty at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, opting to introduce fresh power unit components despite the event serving as the young Italian’s home race. Taking an engine-related grid penalty at Monza is a familia...
F1 LIVE: Norris weighs up title chance after Dutch GP win, Verstappen suffers heartbreak DNF at final race
Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day! After nearly four weeks away, F1 returned for a dramatic Dutch GP weekend, with Lando Norris picking up his second win in a row at Zandvoort - the final Grand Prix to be host...
F1 at Zandvoort: It was great, but enough is enough now
The last Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix has been run. Some will regret it, most are quite happy about it. Especially those who had to work there. For them, it has become clear that Zandvoort hasn’t really managed to improve over the years. Let’s start with the positives. Before the Dutch GP returned to...
Alonso and Newey share emotional radio message after securing points at Dutch GP
An emotional radio message between Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and team principal Adrian Newey has emerged, after the Spaniard secured much-needed points for the British team at the Dutch GP. Having now introduced major aero and power unit upgrades at both Budapest and Zandvoort, Aston Martin se...
Hamilton full of praise for Ferrari despite Dutch GP radio outbursts
Lewis Hamilton has opted to praise Ferrari's Dutch GP performance, despite frustrations with strategy that ultimately saw him finish just outside the podium positions in P4. Hamilton's misgivings with the Scuderia's strategy were heard on multiple occasions over team radio. On Lap 42, Hamilton was...
Ferrari addresses Lewis Hamilton's Dutch GP team radio fury
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur assures he is "not worried" about Lewis Hamilton's frustrated radio messages at the Dutch GP, with the Briton complaining to his team over strategy on a number of occasions at Zandvoort. With a four-lap fresher tyre offset on Leclerc, Hamilton was lapping much qu...
Gasly and Lindblad exchange war of words after thrilling Dutch GP midfield battle
Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad have exchanged something of a war of words after both being involved in an exciting midfield battle at the Dutch GP. It was the Frenchman out on top at Zandvoort, securing the final points position ahead of the Racing Bulls duo. After a thrilli...
Wolff explains Mercedes' Dutch GP team orders after Russell's radio frustration
Mercedes' Toto Wolff has said the late decision to swap drivers, and title rivals, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Dutch GP "wasn't a very difficult call," despite the latter's clear reluctance over team radio. Antonelli got ahead of Russell at the start of the Grand Prix at Zandvoort, and...
George Russell backs Mercedes team orders after Antonelli takes P2 in Dutch GP
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell defended Mercedes’ team orders after finishing second and third respectively at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, with Russell revealing why he chose not to fight his team-mate for position at Zandvoort. Antonelli secured second place behind race winner Lando Norris, while...
Bortoletto admits Dutch GP problems ran deeper than opening-lap spin
Gabriel Bortoleto admitted his opening-lap spin at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix was far from ideal, but insisted the incident was not the main reason for his difficult race at Zandvoort. The Audi driver lost several positions after spinning his car in the early stages, escaping what could have been a m...
Hamilton rages on the radio over Ferrari Dutch GP strategy as Leclerc disobeys orders
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton had plenty to say over the radio during the Dutch GP, which saw the seven-time world champion finish P4 amid frustration with the Scuderia's strategy, and his teammate Charles Leclerc's failure to obey Ferrari team orders. Hamilton's frustrations began on Lap 42, as he trai...