Max Verstappen's home race lasted just one lap: but the drama at Zandvoort was only beginning.

In this episode of Formula 1 News Hour, Jonathan Steel breaks down the 2026 Netherlands Grand Prix, where Lando Norris came through a chaotic afternoon to take victory ahead of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

Jonathan reacts to Max Verstappen's opening-lap crash after losing grip on the damp circuit, the lengthy red-flag interruption that followed, and Kimi Antonelli's impressive restart that briefly put the young Mercedes driver into the lead.

As the race develops, Jonathan follows the battle between Antonelli and Norris, McLaren's pace, changing tire strategies, and a late virtual safety car that gave Antonelli a fresh set of soft tires and another opportunity to fight back toward the front. Antonelli's charge culminates in a dramatic late pass on teammate George Russell to secure second place. Netherlands GP 2026 Transcript Netherlands GP 2026 Transcript Netherlands GP 2026 Transcript

Jonathan also discusses Oscar Piastri's difficult race, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's fight through the field, Liam Lawson's impressive return to the Red Bull car, multiple penalties and retirements, and the latest Formula 1 news, including his reaction to Max Verstappen's reported decision to remain in Formula 1 for the coming years. Netherlands GP 2026 Transcript

In this episode:

• Lando Norris wins the Netherlands Grand Prix
• Max Verstappen crashes out on the opening lap
• Kimi Antonelli takes the lead after the restart
• Antonelli and Norris battle for victory
• Antonelli's late charge on soft tires
• Kimi Antonelli vs. George Russell for second place
• Mercedes finishes second and third
• Oscar Piastri's difficult afternoon
• Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's race
• Liam Lawson impresses in the Red Bull
• Red flags, virtual safety cars, penalties, and tire strategy
• Max Verstappen's Formula 1 future
• Full Zandvoort race analysis

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Did Lando Norris just deliver one of his strongest drives of the 2026 season?

In this episode of Formula 1 News Hour, Jonathan Steele breaks down the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris turned pole position into a commanding race while strategy, tire management, penalties, and mechanical problems reshaped the field behind him.

Jonathan analyzes Norris' pace at the front, Max Verstappen's recovery into podium contention, and Kimi Antonelli's late-race fight with Lewis Hamilton as the 19-year-old Mercedes driver worked to hold off one of Formula 1's most experienced champions.

He also reacts to Oscar Piastri's gearbox failure, Hamilton's pit-lane speeding penalty, Ferrari's race strategy, George Russell's difficult afternoon, Liam Lawson's improving form, and the biggest moments from a strategy-heavy race in Budapest.

In this episode:

• Lando Norris' Hungarian Grand Prix victory
• Norris vs. Piastri and McLaren's race pace
• Max Verstappen's recovery and tire strategy
• Kimi Antonelli vs. Lewis Hamilton
• Antonelli's late-race podium fight
• Lewis Hamilton's five-second penalty
• Oscar Piastri's gearbox failure
• Ferrari strategy and Charles Leclerc's race
• George Russell's difficult weekend
• Liam Lawson and the Racing Bulls
• Tire strategy, pit stops, and key race moments

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Can anyone stop Kimi Antonelli?

In this episode of Formula 1 News Hour, Jonathan Steele breaks down the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli delivered another standout performance — taking pole, battling Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, and ultimately driving to victory at Spa.

Jonathan analyzes Antonelli's pace, racecraft, tire management, and growing championship lead while asking whether the young Mercedes driver is quickly becoming the new benchmark in Formula 1.

He also looks at Max Verstappen's race and continues the discussion surrounding his future in Formula 1, while breaking down Charles Leclerc's challenge for the win, Lewis Hamilton's eventful afternoon, George Russell's early exit, McLaren's strategy, and the biggest moments from race day.

In this episode:

• Kimi Antonelli wins the Belgian Grand Prix
• Antonelli vs. Leclerc for the race lead
• Max Verstappen's podium finish and Formula 1 future
• George Russell's first-lap crash
• Lewis Hamilton's penalty and recovery
• Ferrari and Mercedes race strategy
• McLaren's difficult pit strategy
• Tire management and overtaking at Spa
• The 2026 championship battle
• Belgian Grand Prix race analysis

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