Caitlyn Gordon

Isack Hadjar took a hard shunt in the principality with the Frenchman describing the incident as catching him "off-guard".

Lewis Hamilton concluded his single Friday practice session in ninth, a worryingly 1.2 seconds off the pace, leaving the Briton with more questions than answers over new upgrades.

Charles Leclerc looked to bounce back following a disappointing outing in Monaco, but further heartbreak hit the Monegasque in Barcelona.

Isack Hadjar took a hit after exceeding the maximum allocation of engine changes, with the Red Bull driver set to start from the back of the grid.

A difficult outing in Belgium for Lewis Hamilton ended with a fifth-place finish after a five-second penalty and a scary incident in the pit lane.

George Russell entered the 2026 season as a favourite for the championship, and a compelling victory in the opening round in Australia seemed to have sealed that presumption.

Nicolas Hamilton and Billy Monger are two prominent figures of what disabled racers can achieve, with their perseverance and willpower highlighting their skills in British motorsport.

Red Bull entered 2026 with hope after a mighty comeback at the tail end of 2025, placing them in contention for the championship. But the new regulations have stunned the once-world champions, putting them on the back foot in the new era.

After the three-week summer shutdown, Formula 1 returns for its 12th round of the season with the paddock heading to Zandvoort for the final race around the circuit.

Starting in second, George Russell was a strong contender for the victory in Italy and that thought was reaffirmed early on when he took the lead on lap five from pole sitter Pierre Gasly.