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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4250 on: July 21, 2026, 12:28:08 PM »
Belgium was a bit of a disappointment.  Cars were fast and some interesting racing but not as exciting as the last few races unless you are a Merc fan.  Kimi was back in form and not touchable.
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4251 on: July 24, 2026, 12:18:05 PM »
Hungary this weekend
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4252 on: July 24, 2026, 07:29:00 PM »
Quote from: Critterman on July 24, 2026, 12:18:05 PM
Hungary this weekend
If I lived closer I would take you out for lunch.
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4253 on: July 25, 2026, 01:02:57 PM »
Quote from: Sol Asylum on July 24, 2026, 07:29:00 PM
If I lived closer I would take you out for lunch.

Fly out to Tipton and I will pick you up.  It is just up the street at Ft. Meade.
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4254 on: July 25, 2026, 01:07:57 PM »
Alpine showed up with 16 upgrades.  Alonzo made it into Q2 but no further.   Several other manufactures had multiple upgrades as well.

Ferrari and McClaren are at the top of the heap.   Norris, Hamilton, and LeClerk are the top 3 but Ham will probably get a 3 spot grid penalty for blocking Piatri's final run.
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4255 on: July 26, 2026, 02:02:54 PM »
Race is over some very interesting laps with  Max and Ham.  Ham and Nikki.  All in all a good race.  One unusual incident was the leader running into one of the back markers who did not move out of the way.  Excuse was the blue flags were not working correctly.
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4256 on: August 12, 2026, 12:12:40 PM »
next race:

When: Friday 21 August ? Sunday 23 August 2026

Where: Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4257 on: August 13, 2026, 11:53:32 AM »
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4258 on: August 13, 2026, 12:08:42 PM »
and the pit crew's uniforms  :roll:
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4259 on: August 13, 2026, 09:48:58 PM »
I wonder what the injury statistics look like for the 90's to now for pit crews?
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Re: Let's Talk F1
« Reply #4260 on: Today at 01:26:42 PM »
Netherlands report.  Sprint race was a snooze fest, a case of follow the leader for 25 laps.


2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix ? Sprint Race Results
George Russell won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix sprint at Zandvoort, converting pole into a third sprint victory of the season.

Race Summary
The 24-lap sprint at Zandvoort was run in dry conditions despite a rain threat. Russell, starting from pole, led into Turn 1 ahead of Lando Norris and quickly pulled away before settling into a comfortable lead Norris stayed close in second until Lap 18, when Charles Leclerc, on a soft tyre strategy, overtook him to take the runner-up spot

Final Classification
George Russell (GBR) ? Mercedes ? 30:25.318 ? 8 points
Charles Leclerc (MON) ? Ferrari ? +1.360s ? 7 points
Lando Norris (GBR) ? McLaren ? +5.196s ? 6 points
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) ? Mercedes ? +5.581s ? 5 points
Oscar Piastri (AUS) ? McLaren ? +10.185s ? 4 points
Max Verstappen (NED) ? Red Bull ? +10.529s ? 3 points
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) ? Ferrari ? +12.188s ? 2 points
Pierre Gasly (FRA) ? Alpine ? +42.510s ? 1 point

Today's main race, started with a lot of excitement until the red flag.  Then it was a 50 laps of nothing.  The last 24 laps were interesting.

Formula 1 completed its first weekend back after the break at the Dutch Grand Prix. Saturday delivered plenty of excitement with the sprint race and then qualifying, in which Lando Norris (McLaren) secured pole position.  Norris, despite some difficulties, won Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix and managed to earn 25 points in Zandvoort.  The stands, which were almost entirely behind hometown favorite Max Verstappen, did not leave with smiles on their faces, as the Red Bull star made an early exit. The Dutchman lost control at the end of the first lap and crashed into the barriers, ending his chances. Liam Lawson, his temporary teammate due to Isack Hadjar's absence, finished seventh.  With the victory, Norris closes the gap in the World Championship and moves closer to Kimi Antonelli. Although the Italian, who finished second, still holds a significant advantage, McLaren's strong performance suggests that the end of the 2026 season could be thrilling.

Interesting tidbit from Red Bull

Red Bull Racing will run Liam Lawson alongside Max Verstappen at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix after Isack Hadjar was ruled out due to a wrist injury sustained during the summer shutdown

Reason for Change - Hadjar, who was in the points and sitting eighth in the championship, suffered the injury while training (reports suggest either boxing or a gym session) Medical advice has him rest for the weekend, and Red Bull confirmed he will not race at Zandvoort

Replacement - Lawson, a former Red Bull driver who was dropped after just two races in 2025, has been promoted from Racing Bulls to partner Verstappen in the RB22  He has had a strong 2026 season with Racing Bulls, earning multiple points finishes

Impact on Racing Bulls - With Lawson moving up, Yuki Tsunoda will return to Racing Bulls for the Sprint weekend, partnering rookie Arvid Lindblad  Tsunoda, who lost his full-time seat at Red Bull at the end of 2025, is now back in race action for the first time in 2026

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