Mind the Gap - Dutch GP 2026: McLaren confirmed, Ferrari flunked

Mind the Gap - Dutch GP 2026: McLaren confirmed, Ferrari flunked

Marco Sassara
25 agosto 2026

Zandvoort, a circuit broadly comparable to Hungary in the traits needed for a car to be competitive, allows us to assess the progress made by the teams during the break.

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The champion’s surrender

The champion’s surrender

Marco Sassara
25 agosto 2026

Max Verstappen’s dejected walk back to the pits after his lap-two crash in what may have been his final home Grand Prix paints a picture of Red Bull’s current situation.

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We owe Lando Norris an apology

We owe Lando Norris an apology

Valeria Caravella
25 agosto 2026

Two consecutive wins and a pace capable of troubling his rivals have replaced last season's criticism with a champion now sure of himself and targeting ambitious new goals.

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Ferrari: performance is the least of its problems

Ferrari: performance is the least of its problems

Marco Sassara
24 agosto 2026

The SF-26 is quick, but Ferrari needs to work on the team. The squad is still one step away from being able to strive for perfection.

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Maranello trembles as being beaten twice by the same team would be diabolical

Maranello trembles as being beaten twice by the same team would be diabolical

Marco Sassara
24 agosto 2026

The Woking team is starting to look threatening, particularly to Ferrari. In many ways, the season is resembling 2024, with familiar ghosts returning to haunt Maranello.

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Dutch GP strategy analysis: Ferrari too afraid to take risks

Dutch GP strategy analysis: Ferrari too afraid to take risks

Marco Sassara
23 agosto 2026

Taking risks is an art. Fear is right because it gives us a sense of risk, but it must be managed properly. To aim high, you have to learn to do it well.

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Dutch GP: Norris magic as Antonelli finishes second, Verstappen out

Dutch GP: Norris magic as Antonelli finishes second, Verstappen out

Valeria Caravella
23 agosto 2026

McLaren’s Lando Norris takes his second win of the season ahead of Antonelli and Russell, with both Ferraris off the podium. Max Verstappen’s race ends at the start, while Alonso impresses in ninth.

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Red flag at Zandvoort as Verstappen crashes heavily into barriers

Red flag at Zandvoort as Verstappen crashes heavily into barriers

Giuseppe Cianci
23 agosto 2026

Max Verstappen’s Dutch Grand Prix ended after just two laps when he lost control of his Red Bull on the still-wet kerb at the final corner.

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Dutch GP strategies: two stops are a hope, not a necessity

Dutch GP strategies: two stops are a hope, not a necessity

Marco Sassara
23 agosto 2026

The Dutch GP Sprint was overly monotonous, underlining just how difficult overtaking is at Zandvoort. Will the Grand Prix be different? Much will also depend on pit-stop strategies.

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Dutch GP power unit situation: several drivers close to the limit

Dutch GP power unit situation: several drivers close to the limit

Daniele Muscarella
23 agosto 2026

Component changes are increasing at Zandvoort, with several drivers now out of margin. The latest picture of limits, risks and potential penalties.

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