F1 calendar chaos and driver market
Verstappen signs extension through 2030. Zandvoort weekend: Russell wins Dutch GP Sprint flag-to-flag, holding off Leclerc and Norris. Norris had pole for main GP qualifying. Antonelli leads FP1. Hamilton qualifies P5, says he's 'so much happier with the car' – a positive sign for Ferrari. Verstappen-Mercedes door now firmly closed per Wolff. Ferrari trails Mercedes by 72 points. Alonso-Stroll contract talks. Bottas insists on Cadillac seat. F1 US viewership plunges 68% after move to Apple TV – major business concern.
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Updated Aug 23, 2026