Overview

• McLaren’s initial investigation found Lando Norris’s Zandvoort retirement was caused by a chassis‑side defect, not the Mercedes power unit, with Andrea Stella apologizing and promising full support.
• Oscar Piastri’s Dutch Grand Prix victory put him 34 points clear of teammate Norris in the drivers’ standings after a race he controlled through restarts and pressure phases.
• Rookie Isack Hadjar took his first Formula 1 podium with P3 at Zandvoort and later accidentally broke his ceramic trophy during post‑race celebrations.
• Cadillac confirmed Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for its 2026 entry, with both drivers cautioning of a difficult start and stressing rapid development as the priority.
• Toto Wolff defended Lewis Hamilton’s caliber despite Ferrari struggles and said Mercedes intends to continue with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in 2026, with contract details still being finalized.