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Formula 1 2026: The surprises, talking points and battles shaping the season

Formula 1 is back and its heading to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix to kick off the second half of the season.

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Steiner: Gene Haas 'maybe lost interest' in F1

Guenther Steiner says he still does not know what Gene Haas wants from the Formula 1 team they formed together in 2016.

FORMULA 1 LATEST

Dutch Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions

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F1 points system explained: How many points do drivers get for a race and sprint, and why?

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ALL THINGS FORMULA 1

Norris insists title pressure is all on Antonelli

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Hamilton: Ferrari 'pushing hard' for car upgrades

F1'S NEW RACE

The Bahrain GP, in Malaysia! New F1 race revealed

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BELGIAN GRAND PRIX

Belgian Grand Prix: Mercedes' dual sides, Ferrari's challenge and ... the battery

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Silverstone Weekend

'A close fight now with Ferrari': Mercedes' reliability issues headline 2026 season

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Russell: 'Performances need to be better'

AUSTRIAN GP

Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback as F1 title race shifts again

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Antonelli on mistakes: Too 'relaxed' or 'confident'

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