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Dutch GP: Reaction to Mercedes' strategy call, Hamilton frustration LIVE!
Follow live updates and watch the best video from the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on Sunday. Watch live on Sky Sports F1
'We haven't got the money' - Wolff says Mercedes can't match rivals' upgrade rate
Toto Wolff says Mercedes do not have extra money available to quickly respond to the growing threat from McLaren and Ferrari through car development.
Wolff: Mercedes lack money to match McLaren
Toto Wolff has said Mercedes does not have the money available to immediately match the surge of upgrades which has seen McLaren's Lando Norris record back-to-back Formula 1 victories.
Fred Vesti delights fans with Mercedes V8 demonstration run in Singapore
Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Fred Vesti has completed a live street demonstration run in Singapore.
McLaren tipped to emerge as Mercedes' main threat by end of 2026 F1 season
Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes McLaren will establish itself as Mercedes' main rival by the end of the 2026 season.
George Russell also set for F1 engine penalty – but Mercedes yet to decide when
Mercedes is deciding when George Russell will take an engine change penalty across the remainder of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with the team bracing for him to follow what Kimi Antonelli will face at the Italian Grand Prix.
Guenther Steiner claims Mercedes has made George Russell's support role clear
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes will have informed George Russell that his role for the remainder of the 2026 season is to support Kimi Antonelli's championship campaign.
Norris: McLaren car capable of beating Mercedes
Lando Norris declared he is doing a better job than every other driver after a superb win at the Dutch Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen walked away from a huge crash at his final home race.
George Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting event
Following Mercedes' double podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, George Russell rewarded staff from the team's Brackley and Brixworth bases with a private karting session at the Silverstone Circuit.
Mercedes bemused why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin rated the team’s pace through Zandvoort’s high-speed corners as “rubbish” and is looking for answers on its inconsistency between both stints and drivers in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed the team allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory.
Mercedes on Dutch GP team orders: We would’ve done the exact same thing the other way around
Mercedes has reviewed its Dutch Grand Prix team orders and is certain getting Kimi Antonelli to overtake George Russell late on ensured it secured a double Formula 1 podium – and would have made the exact same call the other way around.
IWC’s New Pilot’s Watch for the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team Blooms in Purple
Summary IWC unveils the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ Team with a vivid purple dial inspired by Singapore’s orchid.Features a Grade 5 titanium case, 69385 caliber, PETRONAS green accents.Releasing ahead of the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix.
Mercedes 'have got a problem' if McLaren form continues, says Alex Brundle
Alex Brundle has warned that Mercedes could have a major "problem on their hands" if McLaren carries its race-winning Dutch Grand Prix form into Monza and beyond.
Fred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace
The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix turned out to be a race in which Ferrari didn't manage to convert its strong race pace into the best possible outcome – which, according to team principal Fred Vasseur, was down to the team experiencing a difficult qualifying and not executing the r
Russell plays down Mercedes' team orders
George Russell has said Mercedes was right to ask him to move over and let teammate and title rival Kimi Antonelli by at the Dutch Grand Prix even if it cost him ground in the championship.
Mercedes confirm Russell grid penalty - but where will he take it?
Mercedes have confirmed George Russell will take a grid penalty for exceeding his engine allocation, but are yet to decide which race to serve it at.
Mercedes searching for answers after Kimi Antonelli’s pace fell off in F1 Dutch GP
Mercedes has launched a “deep dive” into Kimi Antonelli’s performance at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix after the championship leader revealed he had a “difficult second half” of the race as he struggled with the balance of his W17.
Andrea Stella casts doubt on Mercedes’ claim it can’t afford F1 upgrades: “I actually don't believe you”
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available budget to fast-track car upgrades.
Are Mercedes in title trouble after 'front-loading' upgrades?
Mercedes could be left "hanging on" to win this year's titles after appearing to have front-loaded the development of their 2026 car, according to Sky Sports F1's Bernie Collins.
Mercedes: Late Dutch GP team orders were to help George Russell
Mercedes used team orders during the Dutch GP last weekend to help George Russell secure third at Zandvoort, says Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin.
FIA confirms Mercedes granted engine upgrades despite Red Bull complaints
The FIA has confirmed that Mercedes have been granted the opportunity to make upgrades to their engine despite protestations from rival teams.
Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival F1 upgrades
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says his squad "hasn't got the money" to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari are doing. Both McLaren and Ferrari have made significant progress in recent months by piling on upgrades to their respective cars, which has
Mercedes will be "worried" about McLaren threat in F1 title fight, says former driver
Nico Rosberg has argued that Mercedes will be concerned by McLaren's development rate and raw speed following the Dutch Grand Prix. Speaking on Sky Sports F1, the 2016 Formula 1 champion praised Lando Norris's pace at Zandvoort. Despite opting not to pit for fresh tyres when othe
Mercedes "clearly" not F1's best team anymore - Kimi Antonelli
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons Mercedes “clearly” no longer boasts the fastest car after finishing runner-up to Lando Norris at the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver made it consecutive wins from pole at Zandvoort aboard a heavily upgraded MCL40, making i
George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver
Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, f
Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year. Drivers are allowed to use up to four power
Nico Rosberg weighs in on Mercedes Dutch GP team orders between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell
Former Mercedes Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has defended the Brackley outfit's team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix. The race at Zandvoort was heavily disrupted on the opening lap when Red Bull's Max Verstappen suffered a massive crash, resulting in a red flag. Following the
Norris takes pole for Dutch GP, Mercedes behind
Lando Norris clinched pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix after banishing his sprint struggles to end the day on top at Zandvoort.
George Russell concedes Mercedes' Dutch GP team orders "the right decision"
Mercedes driver George Russell conceded the team's decision to swap him with Formula 1 team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the end of the Dutch Grand Prix was the "right decision" as they fought for second behind winner Lando Norris. Antonelli and Russell were running second and fourth,
Lando Norris: I hope Mercedes gets a double disqualification in Las Vegas and forgets to pit in Qatar
As the legendary British Formula 1 TV commentator Murray Walker once said “F1 is ‘if’ backwards”. While the grammatical details of this rhetorical flourish perhaps don’t stand up to close examination, the fact remains that Formula 1 is prone to unexpected outcomes. This is what d
'Not the same here' – Frustrated Hamilton makes Mercedes strategy comparison
Lewis Hamilton revealed he will take frustrations with Ferrari's in-race management in the Dutch Grand Prix "offline" as he made a comparison to their apparent hesitation in swapping drivers on different strategies with his old team Mercedes.
Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal: Mercedes has him for the most important races
As is tradition, Mercedes organises a special media session with Wolff and representatives of the Dutch press at Zandvoort. In recent years, those roundtables have often produced some eye-catching comments, much to the amusement of Mercedes team members as well. Two years ago at
Why Max Verstappen’s 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year’s
Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff typically is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar. F1’s hist
Merc upgrades coming; 'enjoying the challenge'
Mercedes remains confident that its next major upgrade will recover the performance deficit its rivals have opened up at recent races.
Monza: Antonelli to take grid penalty at home race
Mercedes has confirmed championship leader Kimi Antonelli will be hit with a grid penalty for taking an all-new power unit at his home grand prix at Monza.
Kimi Antonelli credits 2025 struggles for stronger 2026 F1 campaign
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has credited his tricky rookie Formula 1 campaign in 2025 with making him mentally stronger in 2026.
George Russell "has to win" Italian GP to keep F1 title hopes alive, says former driver
Mercedes driver George Russell must secure a victory at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix to keep his championship ambitions alive, according to former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer.
Kimi Antonelli causes chaos in Amelia Dimoldenberg's "Passenger Princess"
Mercedes Formula 1 driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli has featured as a driving instructor in Amelia Dimoldenberg's YouTube series, Passenger Princess.
BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry
BMW has cited a lack of opportunities for technology transfer as the key reason why it is not interested in joining Mercedes and Audi in Formula 1.
FIA Declares Red Bull Has F1's Most Powerful Engine in 2026
Summary The FIA confirms Red Bull maintains the strongest internal combustion engine after the second 2026 ADUO assessmentMercedes, Audi, Ferrari and Honda are granted additional development tokens while the Milton Keynes outfit receives zero upgrade opportunitiesRankings only me
Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge
After a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season – with a limited understanding of the Mercedes power unit in Australia and even a double DNS in China – McLaren now appears to be back where the Woking-based team has most often been seen in recent years: at the front of the gr
Ferrari teases special Michael Schumacher livery for SF-26 at Monza
Ferrari is preparing for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza next week, where there is growing anticipation for the debut of the new engine that should significantly reduce the power gap to Mercedes.
Wolff 'not at all' disappointed by Verstappen's new Red Bull deal
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says he is "not at all" disappointed by Max Verstappen having committed to Red Bull with a new contract that runs until 2030.
Red Bull impressed by Liam Lawson at Dutch GP: 'He did what he could'
Red Bull’s Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies was impressed by its super-sub Liam Lawson after he maximised what was possible at the Dutch Grand Prix. The 24-year-old finished seventh behind the top three teams – McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari – after starting eighth but gaining a plac
Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on Sunday, with his mid-race battle w
Lando Norris: I don't have a car to fight for the F1 title
The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the
The 2026 F1 Championship: Kimi Antonelli stays top as Lewis Hamilton loses runner-up spot
At the end of the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell scored the same number of points under the sprint format, therefore cancelling each other out in the championship even though the Mercedes team order benefited the Italian at the end of the race.
All the results and standings from the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix
Dutch GP Pos. driver # laps time interval km/h stops Points 1 L. NorrisMcLaren 1 72 - 3 25 2 K. AntonelliMercedes 12 72 +11.536 11.536 11.536 4 18 3 G ... Keep reading
F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli from pole as Max Verstappen crashes out
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris produced a mega drive to win the Dutch Grand Prix from pole while home hero Max Verstappen caused a red flag and crashed out on the first lap. The McLaren driver crossed the line 11.5s ahead of runner-up Kimi Antonelli, whose Mercedes team-ma
Nico Rosberg warns Kimi Antonelli of F1 title "demons"
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli will face a psychological battle as he fights for his maiden title. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Rosberg drew on his own championship-winning e
'This is harsh times' - Wolff defends ordering Russell to let Antonelli past
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff insists it was "not a difficult decision" to order George Russell to allow team-mate Kimi Antonelli past him during the Dutch Grand Prix.
Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win
Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.
George Russell "more relaxed" as F1 2026 title is Kimi Antonelli's to lose
George Russell has returned from the 2026 Formula 1 summer break feeling “more relaxed” as he attempts to claw back into the title fight against Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The championship leader holds a 56-point advantage over third-placed Russell, with Ferrari’s Lewis H
Max Verstappen's George Russell radio joke goes viral after Dutch GP qualifying
A team radio message from four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen to his Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase has gone viral after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. During the qualifying session, Verstappen anticipated a complaint from Mercedes rival Geor
Kimi Antonelli frustrated after Turn 1 "mistake" cost him Dutch GP pole
Kimi Antonelli was frustrated with himself after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader missed out on pole due to a mistake at Turn 1. The Mercedes driver will start Sunday’s race at Zandvoort from third after qualifying 0.133s off McLaren polesi
This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix
1 Lando Norris(McLaren) 2 George Russell(Mercedes) 3 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 4 Oscar ... Keep reading
Jolyon Palmer warns George Russell over F1 title: 'Might be his best-ever shot'
George Russell must capitalise on his 2026 championship fight, according to former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer, who warns the Mercedes driver may never get a better title opportunity. F1 resumes this weekend at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, which features the sprint form
F1 Dutch GP: George Russell dominates sprint race as Kimi Antonelli misses the podium
George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The Mercedes driver led all the way from lights out in a rather processional affair with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris complet