F1 live ticker to read back: +++ Sprint pole for George Russell in Zandvoort +++ P2: Lando Norris confirms McLaren progress +++ Kimi Antonelli almost crashed +++

Charles Leclerc narrowly misses the sprint pole in Zandvoort but sees Ferrari on a good path – Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, experiences a disappointing day

Fernando Alonso was surprisingly last in the Zandvoort sprint qualifying: His engine surged under braking and his rear wing did not deploy

Surprising results in the simulator have led Alpine to bring its new package already to Zandvoort – However, there are only parts for one car

Max Verstappen’s contract until 2030 surprises Karun Chandhok especially because of the duration – For him, it is a clear vote of confidence

Williams team principal James Vowles admits that he had to fear because of the crisis surrounding Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon – Now both remain loyal to the team

Kimi Antonelli picks up where he left off: fastest time in the (dry) first practice, ahead of Hungarian winner Lando Norris in the updated McLaren

Kimi Antonelli will have to start from far back at the home race in Monza, as Mercedes will accept an engine penalty in Italy

Formula 1 is searching for the powertrain of the future: Pat Symonds relies on an unusual mix of a classic V8 naturally aspirated engine and modern electrification

At the age of six, Lewis Hamilton asked to be allowed to go to karate: in hindsight, that was the absolutely right decision for him