The reigning world champion goes back-to-back and the midfield battles it out — here’s how the grid performed at last week’s 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

Zandvoort said goodbye with a dramatic final F1 race. From surprise scorers to hometown heartbreak, here are DIVEBOMB’s five key takeaways from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

Yuki Tsunoda and Arvid Lindblad reflect on a frustrating Dutch Grand Prix that saw both Racing Bulls drivers narrowly miss out on points.

Lando Norris hails his Dutch Grand Prix win as one of his best, with Andrea Stella praising his tyre management in tricky conditions.

Carlos Sainz apologises after colliding with teammate Alex Albon at Williams, as both drivers open up on a torrid race defined by a lack of pace.

Fernando Alonso praises Aston Martin's strategy and new chassis upgrades after Dutch Grand Prix points finish at Zandvoort, but flags engine issues.

Lando Norris took a lights-to-flag victory from Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the eventful final Dutch Grand Prix that saw Max Verstappen involved in a heavy crash, delaying proceedings at the start.

At the end of the first lap of the Dutch Grand Prix, Max Verstappen saw his race come to a premature end after a significant crash.

As the Dutch Grand Prix takes its last hurrah this weekend, here are five stories to keep an eye on, including Lando Norris chasing back-to-back victories and both Mercedes drivers battling with championship points on the line.

Alisha Palmowski kept a charging Alba Larsen at bay to take her fourth win of the season and extend her championship lead, with home favourite Nina Gademan completing the podium on F1 Academy’s final visit to Zandvoort.

Zandvoort hosted his rise to F1 stardom. As Max Verstappen races there for the last time, we revisit the five years that turned pressure into fuel for the Dutchman.

McLaren's Lando Norris held off George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to take pole position for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix as rain arrived late.

Credit: F1 Academy via X A slightly drier Saturday afternoon welcomed the first race of F1 Academy for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend. After a disqualification for Wildcard Zoe Florescu, Mercedes-backed Payton Westcott was promoted to eighth offering her an opportunity to secure a podium starting on reverse grid pole. Westcott took full advantage of the opportunity coming home victorious to securing her maiden victory in F1 Academy. She was followed by Ferrari-backed Alba Larse

Credit: F1 Academy via X After a long break F1 Academy is back in action in the Netherlands, kickstarting the official weekend with the Qualifying. After the first Free Practice session, hometown hero and 2025 race winner Nina Gademan topped the board to showcase her dominance once again at the Circuit Zandvoort. However, championship leader Alisha Palmowski who struggled in Free Practice coming in 10th, made an impressive response in Qualifying taking another pole position f

Mercedes' George Russell set the pace in the first competitive session at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix with Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc close behind.

After the three-week summer shutdown, Formula 1 returns for its 12th round of the season with the paddock heading to Zandvoort for the final race around the circuit.

Liam Lawson shares how he first found out about his Red Bull call-up to replace an injured Isack Hadjar and discusses his preparations ahead of a high-pressure, potentially career-defining weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix.

George Russell on Verstappen-to-Mercedes talk, team orders, and Mercedes' upgrade timeline as rivals close the gap mid-season.

Gasly welcomes Tsunoda's F1 return but hopes rust slows him down, as Alpine bring a key upgrade to fight Racing Bulls at Zandvoort.

Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing have announced that the Dutch driver will be staying at the team until the end of the 2030 season.