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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Charles Leclerc set the pace in the opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen after a closely fought hour that featured multiple lead changes, impressive rookie performances, and a late red flag following Lance Stroll's crash.

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.

George Russell qualifies fourth at Spa, hampered by a persistent straight-line speed deficit that leaves him searching for answers against his teammate.

Kimi Antonelli claims his sixth pole of the season at Spa-Francorchamps, edging out Max Verstappen, as Lando Norris runs wide into gravel late in Q3.

This weekend, it is time for the Belgian Grand Prix. The race where everything can happen. Someone who will be looking for some good results once more, is Kimi Antonelli. After an absolutely amazing start to the season, he has had some bad luck in the more recent weekends.

Kimi Antonelli suffered damage to his car at Silverstone, resulting in what he believes was an unfair time penalty for exceeding track limits.

From Kimi Antonelli having to fend off two Ferrari drivers and potentially his teammate as well, to Lewis Hamilton chasing a record 10th home victory, here are five stories to keep an eye on ahead of the 2026 British Grand Prix.

With his fifth pole position of 2026, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will line up and hope to extend his championship lead in Sunday's Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli claims Mercedes' ninth pole position of the season ahead of Leclerc and Hamilton at Silverstone.

After adding another record to his name, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli urged his team to keep their focus as the gaps at the front grow smaller.

Kimi Antonelli strengthened his championship lead with a composed drive to victory in Saturday's British Grand Prix Sprint at Silverstone. After remaining within striking distance of Lewis Hamilton throughout the opening laps, the Mercedes driver made his move in the second half of the race to secure his maiden Sprint victory and become the youngest winner in the format's history.

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