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Antonelli anticipates challenging Dutch Grand Prix amid rain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 9:08 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Antonelli anticipates challenging Dutch Grand Prix amid rain

Summary

The Dutch Grand Prix began with persistent rain, affecting Friday's practice session ahead of Saturday's sprint race. Kimi Antonelli, leading the standings by 50 points, expressed excitement about the conditions, noting the challenges posed by wet weather for the 2026 cars. Lewis Hamilton returns from a training-focused mid-season break, looking to capitalize on Ferrari's advancements. Lando Norris won the last race before the break, setting up a competitive atmosphere at Zandvoort. This edition marks the race's final appearance, as organizers plan for its exit from the calendar after this year due to operational challenges.

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Status Watch

•Persistent rain begins the Dutch Grand Prix weekend at Zandvoort
•Kimi Antonelli leads the standings and welcomes the wet conditions
•Lewis Hamilton aims to build on training-focused mid-season break
•This is the final Dutch Grand Prix scheduled this year
•Lando Norris won the last race before the break in Hungary

Latest Updates

9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Antonelli predicts an 'exciting' return for F1 as rain falls ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix

What they're saying

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Persistent rain fell Friday morning as the Dutch Grand Prix gets under way with only a single practice session before heading straight into qualifying for Saturday's sprint race. It's set to be the first time the 2026 cars and their formidable electrical power have been tried in the rain as part of a race weekend, outside of a brief spell in January's preseason shakedown runs.
— Yahoo Sportsby JAMES ELLINGWORTH

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