DUTCH GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, AUG 21, 10:30 AM
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Formula E confirms a record 21-race 2026/27 Gen4 calendar, adding COTA, Brands Hatch and Zandvoort plus a revised race format.
Formula E will launch E-Prix Unleashed sprint races for Gen4 double-headers, pairing shorter performance races with traditional energy-focused events.
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari momentum, Mercedes reliability concerns and McLaren’s Austria record headline the key Austrian GP talking points.
Ferrari heads to the Austrian GP fired up as simulation data suggests a two-tenths gain on Mercedes after Hamilton’s Barcelona win.
Charles Leclerc says his business ventures make him more open-minded, but insists Ferrari and his F1 world title dream remain the priority.
Red Bull says its Austrian GP RB22 upgrade will be important but insufficient to close the gap to Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren.
Oliver Rowland accepts blame for his late Sanya E-Prix crash after a chaotic Formula E race marked by contact, frustration and missed points.
Valtteri Bottas explains why his Cadillac F1 return has been difficult, citing setup inconsistency, limited track time and early pressure.
Ryo Hirakawa will replace Esteban Ocon in Haas FP1 at the 2026 Austrian GP, marking his first Formula 1 weekend outing of the season.
