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In the round-up: Lewis Hamilton voiced concerns over the success of Mercedes’ most recent upgrade following the Dutch Grand Prix. Join RaceFans on Facebook Don’t miss anything from RaceFans – join us on Facebook here to see whenever a new article has been added: In brief Hamilton unsure over Mercedes’ upgrade After being disappointed with his eighth-place finish at Zandvoort,…

Lando Norris has won the Dutch Grand Prix for McLaren ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Max Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 70 points from Lando Norris after the Dutch Grand Prix. 2024 F1 drivers championship standings Points available over remaining rounds: 258 2024 F1 constructors championship standings Points…

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Lando Norris‘ comfortable Dutch Grand Prix win was a clear sign that Max Verstappen does not have the 2024 Formula One world championship in the bag, regardless of what the standings might look like. Norris’ second F1 win reduced Verstappen’s title lead from 78 points to 70 with nine races to spare. In any other situation, that…

Which Formula 1 driver made the most of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend? It’s time to give your verdict on which driver did the best with the equipment at their disposal over the last three days. Review how each driver got on below and vote for who impressed you the most at Zandvoort. Driver performance summary Advert | Become a…

Williams have confirmed Alexander Albon was disqualified from yesterday’s qualifying session because his car’s floor was found to be too wide. Albon lost his best qualifying position of the year so far after his updated FW46 failed a post-session compliance check. “We were disqualified for a floor that was too wide,” said team principal James Vowles. Williams introduced an extensive…

The England men’s soccer team is notorious for losing penalty shootouts at major tournaments. But the Three Lions actually have a success rate of 36.36%. That’s infinitely better than Lando Norris’ conversion rate when it comes to keeping the lead from pole position. He started at the sharp end five times in F1 and lost the lead every time. What’s…

Pictures from qualifying day for the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Nico Hulkenberg, Haas, Zandvoort, 2024 Logan Sargeant, Williams, Zandvoort, 2024 Logan Sargeant, Williams, Zandvoort, 2024 Logan Sargeant, Williams, Zandvoort, 2024 Nico Hulkenberg, Haas, Zandvoort, 2024 Lando Norris, McLaren, Zandvoort, 2024 Nico Hulkenberg, Haas, Zandvoort, 2024 Logan Sargeant, Williams, Zandvoort,…

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 24, 2024, 02:31 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Lewis Hamilton will start the Dutch Grand Prix from 15th after receiving a three-place grid penalty for impeding Sergio Pérez in qualifying. The Mercedes driver set the 12th fastest time on Saturday at Zandvoort after struggling with the balance of…

Formula E has released a statement on presenter Jermaine Jenas after the BBC dismissed him for sending messages to two colleagues. The former professional footballer was the anchor for Formula E’s coverage on TNT sport last season, replacing long-term host Vernon Kay for the championship’s 10th season and completing his duties alongside roles for the BBC and other radio broadcasters….

Lando Norris has taken provisional pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix for McLaren ahead of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. P. Driver Team Q1 Q2 (v Q1) Q3 (v Q2) 1 Lando Norris McLaren 1’11.377 1’10.496 (-0.881s) 1’09.673 (-0.823s) 2 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1’11.393 1’10.811 (-0.582s) 1’10.029 (-0.782s) 3 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1’11.541 1’10.505 (-1.036s) 1’10.172 (-0.333s) 4…

Renault F1 engine staff have urged the company not to proceed with plans to stop building its own engines in favour of a Mercedes customer deal, saying such a move would be “betraying” the company’s legacy. Alpine, the name Renault rebranded its team to in 2021, looks set to stop producing engines at its Viry-Chatillon factory after years of uncompetitive…

Jermaine Jenas’ future as host of FIA Formula E’s television coverage is, as of yet, undecided, after the former footballer was sacked from the BBC after claims of inappropriate behaviour. Jenas, 41, was removed by the corporation on Thursday after allegations of “inappropriate messages” to female employees at the BBC were made. He was also subsequently dropped by his management…

Nico Hulkenberg, Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen each have different reasons for sporting special helmets at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix. Nico Hulkenberg’s Dutch Grand Prix helmet Nico Hulkenberg’s 2024 Dutch Grand Prix helmet Hulkenberg will auction his latest helmet design after this weekend’s race in order to raise money for research into treating lymphoma, a type of cancer which…

If you have been following motorsport for the last decade, then you have definitely come across Formula E. Officially called the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, this is the highest class of competition for open-wheel single-seater racing cars which run on electricity. While the first ever automobiles made about two centuries ago were actually electric, the poor range and…

Aug 23, 2024, 08:06 PM ET DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It’s a Front Row front row at Daytona International Speedway. Michael McDowell won the pole for Saturday night’s 400-mile race at Daytona, edging Front Row Motorsports teammate Todd Gilliland in qualifying Friday. McDowell reached a top speed of 183.165 mph around the 2 1/2-mile superspeedway, nearly four-tenths faster than Gilliland….

As much as its name implies that teams down tools for some much needed respite over August, the ‘summer shutdown’ is actually a critical opportunity for teams to take a major step forward in the development race. If you’re not showing up for the first race back with a raft of shiny new upgrades designed to wring at least a…

FIA Formula E’s co-founder, Alberto Longo, has said that the series is committed to seeking a return to India after Season 10’s race was cancelled at short notice. After a breakdown in talks with local government caused the event to be shelved with only weeks to go, the sport is keen to return to the country, and Longo, speaking to…

Pictures from practice for the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Spectators, Zandvoort, Friday, 2024 Nico Hulkenberg, Haas, Zandvoort, 2024 Alexander Albon, Williams, Zandvoort, 2024 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Zandvoort, 2024 Logan Sargeant, Williams, Zandvoort, 2024 Zhou Guanyu, Sauber, Zandvoort, 2024 Carlos Sainz Jnr, Ferrari, Zandvoort, 2024 Robert Shwartzman, Sauber, Zandvoort, 2024…

Laurence Edmondson, F1 EditorAug 23, 2024, 03:31 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Alpine has confirmed its reserve driver Jack Doohan will be promoted to a full-time race seat alongside Pierre Gasly next season. Doohan will replace the Haas-bound Esteban Ocon, who announced in June he would leave the team at the end…