Mercedes and Max: What to watch as F1 returns for Dutch GP

Zandvoort (Netherlands) (AFP) – Formula One is back after its summer break, with every sign the championship could go down to the wire as the chasing pack seeks to overhaul teenager Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes.

Issued on: 20/08/2026 - 05:48

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The Dutch seaside resort of Zandvoort is hosting its last-ever Grand Prix and it promises to be action-packed, with an inaugural sprint race and changeable weather keeping the paddock on its toes.AFP Sport picks out the key things to watch: Is Kimi catchable?

Mercedes and Max: What to watch as F1 returns for Dutch GP

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