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F1 drivers share summer break activities before Dutch Grand Prix

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:24 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

F1 drivers share summer break activities before Dutch Grand Prix

Summary

As the Formula 1 circuit resumes following its mandatory summer shutdown, drivers are preparing for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. This summer break provided the teams and athletes a chance to recharge and rest ahead of the race. Current championship leader Kimi Antonelli and his fellow competitors have shared insights into how they utilized their time off, engaging in various personal activities. The focus now shifts back to competition as the drivers return to their teams for final preparations.

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Key Details

•Formula 1's summer shutdown has concluded ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
•Drivers are sharing experiences of their time off during the break.
•Kimi Antonelli leads the championship standings entering the next race.
•Preparations are underway at Zandvoort for the upcoming race weekend.

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10:24 AMMotorsport.com — How F1 drivers spent the 2026 summer beak

What they're saying

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Formula 1's mandatory summer shutdown has given the paddock a much-needed chance to recharge ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. With the drivers now returning to work in the lead-up to the race at Zandvoort, they have shared a glimpse of how they spent their time off. Here is what the F1 drivers have been up to during the summer break. Kimi Antonelli Current championship leader Antonelli was ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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