Antonelli predicts an ‘exciting’ return for F1 as rain falls ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix
Summary
Formula 1 returns from its mid-season break with the Dutch Grand Prix in wet conditions, testing the new 2026 cars in rain for the first time during a race weekend. Max Verstappen signed a contract to stay with Red Bull until 2030, but the Dutch Grand Prix will leave the F1 calendar after this year.Key Facts
- The Dutch Grand Prix started with heavy rain and only one practice session before qualifying for Saturday’s sprint race.
- The 2026 F1 cars, which use strong electric power, will be tested in rainy conditions for the first time in a race weekend.
- Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 championship by 50 points and enjoys racing in wet weather.
- Lewis Hamilton is second in the standings and feels the fittest he’s ever been after training over the break.
- Lando Norris won the previous race and sees similarities between the Zandvoort and Hungaroring tracks.
- Max Verstappen extended his contract with Red Bull until 2030.
- The Dutch Grand Prix will end after this year because organizers want to stop while it is still popular.
- Fans cannot drive to the Dutch GP and usually take trains or bikes to the race due to strict local traffic rules.
- Liam Lawson joined the main Red Bull team after Isack Hadjar was injured, and Yuki Tsunoda is back with Racing Bulls but inexperienced with the 2026 cars.
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