2026 Formula 1 Dutch GP
F1 Dutch GP live commentary and updates - FP1
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Piastri appears to have done just that - he's come in to switch to a medium tyre. We'll probably have a few follow suit after their sighter laps.
Antonelli, Piastri, Hamilton, Ocon, and Russell are next on the circuit, also intermediate tyres. Bit of exploration to do, just to see how dry the track is.
"It's pretty dry already, I think it's slicks," Hulkenberg reports. That's good news for the likes of Lawson on Tsunoda, who have a lot of familiarisation work to do.
FP1 is a-go!
Nico Hulkenberg hits the road first - intermediate tyres for the Audi driver, as it's still damp on-track. It should dry up after a few laps, however.
Five minutes to go!
Just one practice session this weekend - then it's straight into sprint qualifying later on. The fans are already here in their thousands - all in coats, as it might be a touch damp...
Fans gathered for the stage
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Aston Martin pays tribute to Biscuit
"Just before the summer break, we lost our teammate, Mick Fern, affectionately known to so many of us as Biscuit.
"Biscuit spent 35 years in the paddock, and he was respected by all who worked with him. We will dearly miss his warmth and humour.
"We carried a message for him on the car in Budapest and will recognise his passing with a tribute on the car in Zandvoort this weekend (on the front wing end plate). Team members will also be wearing black armbands on race day."
A nice tribute from the team - RIP Biscuit.
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Sainz, Albon remain at Williams for 2027
Williams announced that both of its drivers will be retained for next year - good news for the team, after suggestions that Sainz might be looking elsewhere for next year.
The team has endured a difficult year so far. Early focus on reducing the weight of the car has taken away some of the focus on adding downforce, leaving the FW48 lagging behind somewhat in development terms. The Grove squad is hoping that a significant update for Baku will help push it forward.
Carlos Sainz, Williams
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Verstappen's fresh Red Bull deal
Max Verstappen extended his Red Bull deal to the end of 2030, which puts an end to the chatter about his short-term future.
In the article below, Ronald Vording explains the ramifications of the Dutchman's new contract...
Lawson in at Red Bull with Hadjar injured
In case you missed it: Liam Lawson is driving the Red Bull this weekend, as Isack Hadjar is out with a fractured wrist after an injury sustained in training.
Yuki Tsunoda steps into Lawson's car, which is a prime opportunity to demonstrate that he deserves a place on next year's grid.
Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls
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F1 is back!
Hello everyone, and welcome back! I hope you've had a lovely summer, and we're now back for the second half of the 2026 F1 season.
It's the last dance for the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend - and, to celebrate, it's a sprint weekend too.
Lots to talk about - so, let's get into it...
A general view of the circuit
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