🏁 Next F1: Dutch GP
Date: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Track: Circuit Zandvoort
♖ Toto Wolff insists Lewis Hamilton remains the GOAT with unfinished F1 business despite Ferrari frustrations and swirling retirement whispers.
♖ Hamilton shocks fans with alcohol-free spirit launch, Almave Humo — smoky blue agave, stylish, and unmistakably Hamilton.
♖ Lando Norris clinches McLaren’s 200th win in Hungary, narrowing Piastri’s lead to nine points as tensions simmer.
♖ Franco Colapinto faces Alpine seat danger after crash, zero points, and Sergio Pérez circling with sponsorship muscle.
♖ Rising star Alex Dunne tipped for Cadillac’s 2026 debut, aiming to become Ireland’s first F1 driver in 22 years.
♖ Red Bull rocked by Christian Horner’s departure, sparking fears of a senior staff exodus and Verstappen poaching rumours.
♖ 40% of F1 fans are now female, with F1 Academy and female engineers driving a new era of inclusivity.
♖ Max Verstappen celebrates 200 Red Bull races on family holiday with Kelly Piquet and newborn daughter Lily.
♖ Martin Brundle brands Hamilton’s self-criticism in Hungary ‘regrettable’ after Ferrari struggles while Leclerc secured pole position.
♖ Aston Martin secures season-best result in Hungary, Alonso fifth and Stroll seventh, signalling a competitive late-season charge.
♖ Verstappen concedes ‘nothing is working’ on struggling RB21, despite committing to Red Bull for 2026.
♖ McLaren wary Norris-Piastri rivalry could mirror 2007 Hamilton-Alonso season, but believe competitive fire outweighs the risks.
♖ George Russell delayed Mercedes’ contract decision, relaxing over the summer while Toto dreamed of a Verstappen partnership in 2026.
♖ Paddock buzzing with Verstappen-to-Mercedes speculation post-Horner, though his exit clause keeps options open.
♖ Zak Brown says F1 is ‘healthier’ without Horner’s drama, crediting Laurent Mekies’ leadership for a more civilised rivalry.
♖ Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli spotted in Greece with WAG Eliska Babickova, a new F1 power couple in the making.
♖ Cadillac’s 2026 entry attracts Bottas, Pérez, Herta, and Dunne, with both open seats.
♖ Antonelli tipped for podium by 2026, with talent matching his summer tan.
♖ Colapinto’s Alpine tenure is likely ending if Pérez arrives with money and experience.
♖ Cadillac’s debut could deliver the wildest rookie lineup battle in a decade.
