In The Driver’s Seat

What a season it’s been in F1 so far – it can only heat up from here

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Hands up everyone in the Formula One paddock who is desperately looking forward to a little break before the Dutch Grand Prix resumes the 2026 World Championship at the end of August?

As usual, even without the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix because of the US-Iran war, the 11 races held thus far have taxed everyone’s competitiveness, commitment and consistency to the limit.

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