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Kimi Antonelli reflects on qualifying third for the F1 Dutch GP, his mistakes at Zandvoort and Mercedes’ prospects for Sunday’s race.
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Antonelli declares 2026 F1 Dutch GP weekend a “wake-up call” after Qualifying P3

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein04 mins

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start the 2026 F1 Dutch GP from third on the grid after a challenging qualifying session at Zandvoort. Lando Norris secured pole position with a 1:11.163, beating George Russell by 0.102 seconds. Antonelli completed an all-Mercedes-powered top three, finishing just 0.133 seconds away from Norris and only 0.031 seconds behind…

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli during the 2026 F1 Dutch GP.
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Antonelli targets stronger Qualifying after P4 finish in 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race

Yi Xing Lim02 mins

For Kimi Antonelli, a fourth-place finish in the Sprint Race at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP marked another successful outing, adding a valuable points haul to his existing championship-leading tally despite a difficult Sprint Qualifying session yesterday. Having qualified fifth for the Sprint, the Italian’s session was compromised early on after he ran wide at…

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Mercedes heads to the F1 Dutch GP aiming for sharper execution as Zandvoort starts a decisive second half of the 2026 season.
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Mercedes target sharper second half as 2026 F1 Dutch GP begins final stretch

Chiara Martin07 mins

Mercedes head into the 2026 F1 Dutch GP knowing the second half of the season will demand sharper execution and stronger development after a more difficult run before the summer break. The team started the year as the early benchmark of F1’s new regulatory era, winning the first six races of the season. However, the…

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Mercedes have dominated the opening half of the 2026 F1 season, but reliability issues have cost Russell and Antonelli valuable points.
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2026 F1 Mid-Season Review: Mercedes

Shania Wallage012 mins

Mercedes have wasted little time establishing themselves as the team to beat under Formula 1’s new technical regulations in 2026, but their commanding position at the summer break does not tell the full story. The W17 has delivered eight victories across the opening eleven rounds, with Kimi Antonelli leading the Drivers’ Championship and George Russell…

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The 2026 F1 Hungarian GP was a tough weekend for Mercedes, with Team Principal Toto Wolff admitting that the team "should have done better".
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Wolff: Mercedes fighting for a win at 2026 F1 Hungarian GP possible with “fault-free” weekend

Shermaine Wong04 mins

The 2026 F1 Hungarian GP was a tough weekend for Mercedes, with Team Principal Toto Wolff admitting that the team “should have done better”. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who started the race in P7, had a strong drive and clinched the final podium spot in P3. Meanwhile, George Russell had to recover from a dreadful…

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Fred Vasseur has discussed how Ferrari fell short of expectations at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP and explained why they boxed Lewis Hamilton under the VSC
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Vasseur reflects on Ferrari’s underperformance and defends pitting Hamilton under the VSC at 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

Senjuti Jash06 mins

After Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished in fourth and fifth, respectively, at the 2026 Hungarian GP, Team Principal Fred Vasseur opened up about why Ferrari underperformed on a track that was supposed to suit the SF-26, their pit stop strategy, and the positives he took away from the race weekend heading into the F1…

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Antonelli recovered from P7 to claim a P3 result in the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, with the Championship leader praising Mercedes for their work.
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Antonelli celebrates “great team effort” after recovering to 2026 F1 Hungarian GP podium from P7

Shania Wallage03 mins

Kimi Antonelli believes Mercedes maximised its result at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP after the Championship leader recovered from seventh on the grid to claim the final spot on the podium. Antonelli made his first pit stop later than many of his rivals before eventually making his second stop with just 16 laps remaining. The…

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