A new champion is expected to be crowned this season, and plenty of other drama and controversy is expected in the second half of the season.Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli ahead of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands on Thursday.Joihn Thys / AFP via Getty ImagesAug. 21, 2026, 5:17 AM EDTFormula 1 will race in the Netherlands this weekend after a monthlong summer break, with 12 races left to crown a world champion in the 2026 season.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.