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After 23 races in F1 Academy, Lia Block has finally secured her maiden podium. In Race 1 at the Dutch GP, Williams-backed driver crossed the line in second place, bringing home her first piece of silverware in the series and marking a significant milestone in her single-seater career. It was a reverse grid start that…
Noah Strømsted has crafted a distinctive philosophy about car setup that centres on precision, adaptability, and front-end responsiveness. His approach to Formula 3 racing is not just about outright pace but about shaping a car that delivers confidence and control across varying conditions. “This year the car hasn’t changed too much from last year, the…
It has been five years since Richard Verschoor made his Formula 2 debut. The Dutch driver first raced with MP Motorsport in 2021 before moving to Trident in 2022 and Van Amersfoort Racing in 2023. He returned to Trident for the 2024 season and later rejoined MP Motorsport, replacing Dennis Hauger for the final two…
Team principal Andrea Stella has opened up about the reliability trouble that resulted in Lando Norris’s retirement from the F1 Dutch GP and its larger implications for McLaren and the heated championship battle between the teammates. The Woking-based team had a really positive Saturday at Zandvoort, with Oscar Piastri and Norris locking out the front…
Charles Leclerc’s F1 Dutch GP result was far from what Ferrari hoped for. The Ferrari driver’s race ended prematurely following a collision with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli. Despite showing improved pace as the event went on, Leclerc’s weekend was defined by frustration and missed opportunities. The Antonelli Incident Leclerc’s F1 Dutch GP result came to…
F1’s summer break officially ended with the Dutch GP at the weekend for Fernando Alonso and all drivers. With quite a Safety Cars and DNFs, the fierce race at Zandvoort was full of action. Alonso finished eighth at the Dutch Grand Prix, right behind his teammate, Lance Stroll. Difficult race with poorly timed pit stops…
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur focuses on the positives in his assessment of Lewis Hamilton’s F1 Dutch GP performance rather than the 7-time Champion’s race-ending crash. Hamilton’s race came to a sudden end on Lap 23 of the Dutch GP, when he crashed into the barriers at the exit of Turn 3. Talking following the conclusion…
Carlos Sainz had a very disappointing F1 Dutch GP. A collision with Liam Lawson and a penalty from the stewards made for a very difficult race. Qualifying had gone well for the Spaniard, as he started the race in P9. During a safety car caused by Lewis Hamilton, he found himself behind Liam Lawson. It…
After another finish outside of the points for Kimi Antonelli at the F1 Dutch GP, Toto Wolff addressed the rollercoaster of the rookie’s campaign. The Mercedes Team Principal has been immensely supportive of the young talent throughout the year. From the moment the question of who would be filling Lewis Hamilton’s seat at Mercedes came…
Starting the F1 Dutch GP from 15th on the grid, Williams driver Alex Albon immediately carved his way through the field. Five places were gained on the opening lap alone. The Williams driver then seized every opportunity, overtaking with precision and defending with grit. By the flag, Albon secured a superb fifth place. Albon gained…
