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Norris Extends with McLaren Through 2030, Champion

Lando Norris reinforced his momentum by winning the Dutch Grand Prix, joining earlier victory in Budapest and narrowing the championship gap as McLaren showcases significant development under the current rules. Concurrently, reports indicate Norris is negotiating a new €60 million-per-season contract from 2027 with McLaren, potentially placing him among F1’s highest-paid drivers as talks have been ongoing since June.

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Colapinto signs 2027 Alpine deal, Gasly remains

Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for 2027, paired with Pierre Gasly, in a move the team frames as continuity to accelerate car development. The decision follows Colapinto’s improved 2026 form, including 19 points from 12 races, and comes amid ongoing speculation about other driver movements.

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Norris Wins Dutch GP After Sprint Pole

George Russell clinched the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint pole at Zandvoort, beating Lando Norris by 0.041 seconds in a razor-tight Q3 while Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli remained close in the top five. The session featured a flurry of advances and notable driver moves, with McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes sharing the near-top positions as the field battled for pole.

Lando Norris Andrea Kimi Antonelli

Aug 21, 2026

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Hamilton Returns Fittest Ever, Targets Dutch GP

Lewis Hamilton says his three-week conditioning push and reduced partying have left him at his fittest in two decades as he chases an eighth F1 title from 50 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli, ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix with Ferrari's design updates cited as a positive. He also notes this could be his last chance to win at Zandvoort as the race is being dropped from the calendar.

Lewis Hamilton

Aug 20, 2026

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Norris Wins Hungaroring as Penalties Reshape

Lando Norris set the fastest time in Hungaroring practice, edging Lewis Hamilton by 0.117 seconds as championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished third and Ferrari and Mercedes remained in close contention. The session featured scorching track temperatures, a red flag after Sergio Pérez’s halted car, and continued signs of a tight fight ahead of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Jul 25, 2026

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Sepang to Host Bahrain Grand Prix in October 2026

With Bahrain’s 2026 race in jeopardy amid Middle East tensions, Malaysia’s Sepang circuit is emerging as the strongest candidate to host the slot, leveraging fan appeal and logistics. Officials are also considering Turkey and other options to maintain a 22-race calendar, with a decision potentially coming before the summer break as safety concerns cloud the end of the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Norris Extends with McLaren Through 2030, Champion

Colapinto signs 2027 Alpine deal, Gasly remains

Norris Wins Dutch GP After Sprint Pole

Hamilton Returns Fittest Ever, Targets Dutch GP

Norris Wins Hungaroring as Penalties Reshape

Sepang to Host Bahrain Grand Prix in October 2026

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