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Norris converting pole, Mercedes duelling and Verstappen's final charge at home: What to expect in the Dutch Grand Prix
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.

Meghana Sree
5 days ago4 min read


Russell holds off Leclerc to take Zandvoort sprint victory as rain arrives
George Russell has claimed victory in a tense Zandvoort Sprint, holding off Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris as rapidly changing conditions and rain added drama to the closing laps. Oscar Piastri finished fifth, while Kimi Antonelli secured fourth.

Alexa Bageas
6 days ago3 min read


Russell takes sprint pole position for Dutch Grand Prix
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.

Maham Mir
6 days ago4 min read


Mercedes Mid-Season Review: Dominant on pace, undone by reliability
Mercedes have won eight of the first 11 races in 2026, but reliability failures at Barcelona, Silverstone and Spa have kept the title fight alive.

Kavi Khandelwal
Aug 206 min read


"My seat never felt under threat": Russell on Verstappen rumours and Mercedes' title fight
George Russell on Verstappen-to-Mercedes talk, team orders, and Mercedes' upgrade timeline as rivals close the gap mid-season.

Kavi Khandelwal
Aug 202 min read


Who will take the 2026 F1 Drivers’ title? Our writers have their say
The 2026 Formula One season is back, and so is the fight for the Drivers' Championship. Can Kimi Antonelli make history by seizing the title or will any other driver have something to say about it? Our writers give their thoughts.
DIVEBOMB Motorsport
Aug 206 min read


FIA Formula 2 Champions: where are they now?
To date, there have been nine F2 champions, with each of them carving their own path in the racing world. While some were fortunate enough to get promoted to F1, others have had more success in series like Formula E, the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IndyCar.

Bella Rosen
Aug 197 min read


George Russell on disappointing Hungarian Grand Prix: “The race was totally ruined"
George Russell entered the 2026 season as a favourite for the championship, and a compelling victory in the opening round in Australia seemed to have sealed that presumption. But as the rounds went on, Russell began falling behind his teammate Kimi Antonelli, with the Briton suffering from a fair share of bad luck.

Caitlyn Gordon
Jul 273 min read


Kimi Antonelli handed grid penalty as F1 Hungarian Grand Prix Qualifying ends in frustration for Mercedes
Antonelli handed 3-place grid drop for yellow flag infringement in Hungary; Russell 6th after water leak. Mercedes target race-pace comeback.

Kavi Khandelwal
Jul 253 min read


Russell won’t give up hope after disappointing results: “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”
At the beginning of the season, Mercedes looked like they would dominate every race. Lately, the first cracks in Mercedes’ armour are starting to show. Reliability issues left and right, and to make matters worse, an accident for George Russell in Belgium.

Bo Helmus
Jul 242 min read


Hamilton on disappointing Belgian Grand Prix: "I take full responsibility for fourth place"
A difficult outing in Belgium for Lewis Hamilton ended with a fifth-place finish after a five-second penalty and a scary incident in the pit lane.

Caitlyn Gordon
Jul 193 min read


George Russell's Belgian Grand Prix ends in lap one chaos
Russell's Belgian Grand Prix lasted one lap — a lap one clash with Hamilton ended his race, and the gap to championship leader Antonelli grew wider.

Kavi Khandelwal
Jul 192 min read


Movement in the championships, big names out of position and a tight midfield battle: What to expect in the Belgian Grand Prix
From three drivers with championship ramifications on the line to a midfield battle between two teams with just one point separating them heading into the race, here are five things to keep an eye on for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

Meghana Sree
Jul 194 min read


Russell: "The losses are just astronomical" as Mercedes' straight-line mystery follows him to Spa
George Russell qualifies fourth at Spa, hampered by a persistent straight-line speed deficit that leaves him searching for answers against his teammate.

Kavi Khandelwal
Jul 182 min read


Five Takeaways: British Grand Prix
Leclerc ends his win drought, Verstappen retires, and the championship battle shifts yet again. Here are DIVEBOMB’s five key takeaways from the 2026 British Grand Prix

Mia Wallace
Jul 65 min read


Russell fights back in Austria as Antonelli's title lead trimmed to 40 points
George Russell claimed victory in Austria to cut Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 40 points, as his teammate admitted to costly early mistakes.

Kavi Khandelwal
Jun 283 min read


Mercedes vs Ferrari, tyre management in the heat, and more: What to expect in the Austrian Grand Prix
George Russell is in pursuit of his first victory since the season opener and the Ferrari drivers are hot on his heels, with Lewis Hamilton eager to cement his chase for the eighth. Here are five stories to keep an eye on for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

Meghana Sree
Jun 284 min read


Single or double? Russell and Antonelli's contrasting yellow flag calls define Austrian qualifying
George Russell takes pole for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli aborts his final lap after mistaking a single yellow flag for a double.

Kavi Khandelwal
Jun 273 min read


Russell takes pole position in Austria following Verstappen's late crash
George Russell takes his fourth pole start of the year, leading Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton at the Red Bull Ring.

Chloe Buckley
Jun 274 min read


Russell conquers Friday’s issues by topping a tight FP3
George Russell topped an FP3 session that saw less than three tenths covering the leading six drivers, making for an extremely close Qualifying.

Jason Sharp
Jun 272 min read
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