We look ahead to the Dutch Grand Prix and the second half of the season as a whole in the latest edition of The Race F1 Podcast. Nelson Valkenburg and Mark Hughes join Edd Straw to hit the key talking points ahead of a Zandvoort event that has established itself as a highlight of the season since its return to F1 four years ago. We discuss Max Verstappen’s chances of fighting for victory in his home grand prix, and the role the weather could play in that. And with the championship fight between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resuming, we attempt to pick a favourite and set the stage for what could be a remarkable battle. The chances of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull playing a confounding role in that title fight in certain races, and the midfield landscape are also discussed. In the final part, we tackle more listener questions on a range of topics from tyre allocation to Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 hopes.Want bonus episodes and ad-free listening? Get 90% off your first month's membership to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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