Ferrari will continue their aggressive F1 title bid with Lewis Hamilton set to get an ‘all-new chassis’ for the Dutch Grand Prix next weekend.
Hamilton has roared back into title contention with some terrific performances during the first half of 2026 – notably that first victory in red at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
The Scuderia have been extremely aggressive with upgrades so far, constantly looking to close the gap to Kimi Antonelli and the dominant Mercedes car at the front of the grid.
The Silver Arrows currently lead both the drivers’and constructors’ championships, but there is still a long way to go this season, with just 11 rounds in the books.
Following last month’s Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton sits 50 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ standings, while Mercedes hold a 72-point advantage over Ferrari in the constructors’.
he retiring?’ – Max Verstappen unveils special helmet for ‘last home race’ and F1 fans panic
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen has unveiled a special helmet design for his last home race at Zandvoort, and some fans are going crazy.
Verstappen made the reveal on his social media channels on Friday, with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort set to take place next weekend, August 21-23.
For the race, the Red Bull star is set to don a helmet featuring a predominantly white base, with bold, flowing blue stripes and flowers on top in Delfts Blauw styling.
Newey was one of the hottest properties on the F1 market when his services became available following his exit from Red Bull in 2024, with Aston Martin able to convince the design genius to sign on the dotted line.
In his first season with the team, Aston Martin finished seventh in the constructors’ standings, but with new regulations and a Honda power unit coming in for 2026, this was supposed to be the year that Newey’s impact was really felt.
Up until now, that has not been the case.