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Heavy crash for Max Verstappen causes red flag at F1's Dutch Grand Prix
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points Lando Norris, starting from pole position, aims to secure another win. Formula 1 drivers prepared for a challenging race as rain fell before the start.
Formula 1 drivers prepared for a challenging race as rain fell before the start. The conditions could lead to a wet race, which would be the first under new regulations. Lando Norris, starting from pole position, aims to secure another win. He had found extra pace in qualifying, taking the top spot ahead of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
Details about the qualifying session and Saturday's sprint are available. The rain had fallen at the end of the sprint, but it did not affect the result. Further information about the Dutch Grand Prix can be found through the source.
The outcome of the race is not yet known, but the wet conditions are expected to make it difficult for drivers to overtake.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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