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F1 prepares for Dutch GP as Antonelli races under alias in Germany

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 7:01 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

F1 prepares for Dutch GP as Antonelli races under alias in Germany

Summary

Formula 1 returns this weekend at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, following a summer break. Home driver Max Verstappen and teammate Isack Hadjar will wear special race suits to honor the racing event. Kimi Antonelli, currently leading the Drivers' standings, recently participated in a German karting event using the alias 'Franz Antonelli,' reminiscent of Verstappen's prior disguise. The race weekend schedule includes a Friday practice session and Saturday’s Sprint, culminating in the Grand Prix on Sunday.

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Status Watch

•F1 returns from a four-week summer break at Zandvoort.
•Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar will wear special suits for the event.
•Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' standings by 50 points.
•Friday features free practice, with the Grand Prix on Sunday.
•Antonelli raced in Germany under the alias 'Franz Antonelli'.

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7:01 AMYahoo Sports — F1 LIVE | F1 nears return from summer break, as 'Franz Antonelli' takes part in German karting event

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Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day as the sport nears its return from the summer break this week. Race week! F1 nears return from summer break - here is the Dutch GP schedule After nearly four weeks, F1 is back.
— Yahoo Sports

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