Overview
- McLaren enters the Dutch GP with 11 wins from 14 races and a 299‑point cushion over Ferrari, leaving the teams’ title close to settled.
- Piastri says any desire to beat Norris will not spill off track, referencing their Canada clash, and McLaren’s Zak Brown reiterates there will be no designated No. 1 driver.
- The season restarts at Zandvoort with the intra‑team gap at nine points after a run of Norris momentum before the break.
- Lewis Hamilton seeks a reset after a Hungary low point at Ferrari, posting a message about recharging as team boss Fred Vasseur urges calm and perspective.
- Driver‑market moves gather pace for 2026, with reports linking Cadillac to Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez, Red Bull interest in Alex Palou reported but publicly denied, and Mercedes’ Russell‑Antonelli pairing still unconfirmed as the midfield fight for fifth tightens.