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20 August 2026
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About 7 hours ago
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About 7 hours ago
Zandvoort complete ✅
A promising first half of the race unfortunately didn’t end the way we would’ve wanted, with Alex retiring on lap 69 due to damage.
We take all the positives from today to Monza in two weeks time, where we will be back to bring you all of the action!
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About 7 hours ago
Unfortunate ending for Alex
About 7 hours ago
LAP 69/72 ❌
Alex has had to retire the car due to damage from the contact.
About 7 hours ago
LAP 67/72 😖
A collision with SAI sends both drivers off into the run off.
The team are double checking for aero damage.
About 7 hours ago
LAP 63/72 👀
Behind, COL is just 0.6 seconds away however ahead, Alex is only 0.6 seconds away from SAI
About 7 hours ago
PIT to ALEX
Franco 1.4 behind on the softs but a similar tyre delta to you.
About 7 hours ago
LAP 59/72 🔵
More blue flags for Alex, as LAW is lapping behind
About 7 hours ago
Green flag 🟢
And we’re back racing again!
About 7 hours ago
LAP 57/72 ⚠️
Racing is still neutralised as Alex runs in P15.
About 7 hours ago
Virtual Safety Car ⚠️
OCO and stopped on track!
About 7 hours ago
LAP 54/72 🔥
New quickest lap for Albono, a 1:17.147 on that last lap!
About 7 hours ago
LAP 52/72 🙌
The car ahead of Alex is his own team mate, the gap is 6.5 seconds.
About 7 hours ago
LAP 51/72 📦
Alex has just pitted for a new set of medium tyres which slots him into P16.
About 7 hours ago
LAP 51/72 🫣
LIN is now 1.2 seconds behind Alex.
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About 7 hours ago
ALEX to PIT
I’m going to need to box again.
(His hard tyres are currently 20 laps old)
About 8 hours ago
LAP 46/72 ⬇️
BOR has overtaken into turn 1 pushing Alex down to P13.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 45/72 🔵
More blue flags for Alex as he tries to keep up the pace and the distance to BOR behind.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 43/72 👀
BOR is now only 1.5 seconds behind Albono.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 41/72 🛞
Alex is making use of the clean air to help manage his tyres.
He is currently in P12!
About 8 hours ago
LAP 40/72 🔵
Alex is shown blue flags to let lapping drivers past.
About 8 hours ago
ALEX to PIT
My tyres are dead.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 38/72 ⬆️
P11 for Alex has LIN ahead has pitted
About 8 hours ago
LAP 36/72 ⏳
Halfway there!
ALO and BOR ahead have pitted, promoting Alex to P12 for now.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 34/72 🫣
Albono is 1.5 seconds behind the BOR, GAS, LIN train ahead.
About 8 hours ago
📸
About 8 hours ago
LAP 32/72 ⬆️
Up to P14 for Alex as SAI has pitted.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 29/72 🏎️
Alex is now running in P15 trying to catch up with the back of his team mates defensive train up ahead!
About 8 hours ago
New tyres 🛞
It’s a fresh set of hards for Albono!
About 8 hours ago
LAP 27/72 📦
Box box!
About 8 hours ago
PIT to ALEX
Have you got anything in hand?
ALEX to PIT:
A little bit, I can try
PIT to ALEX
OK Alex keep pushing
About 8 hours ago
LAP 25/72 ☺️
The newer tyres on Lawson’s Redbull mean he has overtaken Alex.
He is still running in P8 however!!!
About 8 hours ago
LAP 24/72 🔥
Alex is still going strong despite LAW chasing behind.
We are still yet to pit.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 22/72 ⬆️
Albono is now in P7 after more drivers ahead have pitted.
About 8 hours ago
PIT to ALEX
Stroll and Ocon pitted 3 laps ago for the hard, we think that’s too early and they’ll need to pit again
About 8 hours ago
LAP 20/72 ⬆️
Alex is now running in P9 as some of the top 10 begin to pit.
About 8 hours ago
PIT to ALEX
Expect another 12 laps on these (tyres)
About 8 hours ago
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About 8 hours ago
LAP 15/72 🏎️
Alex is settling into the race, with OCO now 1 second behind.
About 8 hours ago
PIT to ALEX
Feedback on tyres when you can.
ALEX to PIT:
Not as good as you think.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 12/72 👍
Alex is currently sat in P11 on hard tyres, while all the drivers around are on softer compounds.
About 8 hours ago
ALEX to PIT
Just check the floor.
PIT to ALEX:
Aero loads look ok.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 10/72 🔥
Alex is lapping six hundredths of a second quicker than OCO behind!
About 8 hours ago
PIT to ALEX
3 laps time potential level 1 rain in the last corner.
About 8 hours ago
LAP 7/72 🛞
TSU ahead and OCO behind are both on soft tyres.
About 8 hours ago
Lap 6/72 🟢
Alex has a clean restart and is up into P12 after a penalty pit stop for LIN.
About 8 hours ago
Lights out... again!
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About 8 hours ago
Extra formation lap 🟡
BEA has stopped on track during the formation lap.
We will go round once more while his car is pushed off the track into a safe space.
About 8 hours ago
Tyre change 🛞
Albono has swapped his soft tyres for a new set of hards.
About 9 hours ago
Onto the track... again 🤞
We are moments away from our restart, which will be a standing start.
About 9 hours ago
Restart time confirmed! ⚠️
The race will resume at 15:33 local time (10 minutes)
About 9 hours ago
Resumption order ‼️
Alex will restart the race in P13!
About 9 hours ago
🔴🔴🔴
Alex is in the pit lane while we wait for a restart time.
About 9 hours ago
RED FLAG 🚩
VER has hit the wall at the final turn. Fortunately he is ok despite there being a lot of debris on the track.
About 9 hours ago
LAP 1/72
Alex has made his way up to P15
About 9 hours ago
Lights out!
⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️
⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️
About 9 hours ago
Starting procedure🚥
Despite the previous rainfall, it WILL be a standing start.
About 9 hours ago
Formation lap 🏎️
Albono is off and on his way to his grid spot to start the race.
About 9 hours ago
Rain update 💧
Risk of rain for the race is 30%.
About 9 hours ago
10 minute warning ‼️
Get ready! The formation lap will begin in only 10 minutes, before lights out on the final Dutch Grand Prix here in Zandvoort.
About 9 hours ago
Anthem time 🎶
The grid is upstanding for the Dutch anthem, performed by Davina Michelle.
About 10 hours ago
On the grid 👉
Alex has made his way onto the grid.
A reminder, he will start today space in P16
About 10 hours ago
Here comes the rain ☔️
Light rain is scattered around the circuit, let’s see how long this lasts!
About 10 hours ago
It's Race Day! 🇳🇱
Stay calm, the first Grand Prix since the summer break is only one hour away!
About 10 hours ago
Big smiles from the drivers parade 👋
Yesterday
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Yesterday
Saturday complete ☺️
Alex will start tomorrow’s race from P16, the same as today’s Sprint!
We will be back then to bring you all the action from the Dutch Grand Prix. Don’t forget, tomorrow is your last day to collect the Dutch Albono, you won’t want to miss it!
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Yesterday
Qualifying complete! ✅
Yesterday
JAMES to ALEX
It’s a good lap Alex, I know we want more but really good job!
ALEX to JAMES
Thank you
Yesterday
P15 for Alex 👍
An improved lap time of 1:13.182.
Yesterday
PIT to ALEX
Wind strength slightly reduced.
Yesterday
Out of the garage 🛞
4 minutes to go and Alex returns to the track with a new set of soft tyres.
Yesterday
PIT to ALEX
Box this lap
Yesterday
Timed lap is in ⏱️
It’s a 1:13.940 for Alex which put him in P5 for now.
Yesterday
And we're back! 🚥
Green light at the end of the pit lane means Alex is out and ready to go!
Yesterday
Into Q2 👉
That’s the second stage of qualifying reached for the second day in a row!
Yesterday
P16! 🎉
Improvement for Alex with a 1:13.552!
Yesterday
Go go go 🏎️
Alex has just started his final flying lap, will it be enough to take him into Q2?
Yesterday
PIT to ALEX 💨
Wind strength seems to have increased.
Yesterday
Back out 🔙
With just under 3 minutes remaining, Alex rejoins the track.
Yesterday
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Yesterday
PIT to ALEX
Box this lap
Yesterday
Improvement 🎉
It’s a 1:13.826 and P14 for Albono!
Yesterday
Alex is back on track! 😁
Yesterday
10 minutes remaining 🚨
Alex is currently in the garage with 10 minutes left of Q1.
He is in P13 at the moment.
Yesterday
PIT to ALEX
Box box
Yesterday
P6 for now! 👍
Alex’s first lap puts him into P6, with a 1:14.884.
Yesterday
First push lap 🏃
Alex is just about to start his first timed lap, lets see how he does…
Yesterday
Onto the track 🟢
Green light at the end of the pit lane and Alex is ready for Qualifying!
Yesterday
5 minute warning ‼️
We are just moments away from seeing Alex out on track for Q1.
Stay tuned!
Yesterday
Welcome back to Zandvoort🇳🇱
We are just 30 minutes away from the start of Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. Q1 coming up shortly!
Yesterday
Ready for Qualifying 🏎️
Yesterday
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Yesterday
Up next: Qualifying 🏎️
A great effort from Alex in the Sprint race, but attention now turns to Qualifying in just over three hours time. We will be back to bring you all of the action!
Yesterday
Sprint complete ✅
Yesterday
JAMES to ALEX
Well done Alex […] good defending from the Astons.
Yesterday
Chequered Flag 🏁
Alex finishes the Sprint race in Zandvoort in P16 where he qualified.
Yesterday
FINAL LAP 🚨
The rain has begun as Alex is starting his final lap.
Yesterday
LAP 23/24 🤏
Only two laps to go!
Both Aston Martins are within a second of Alex, can he hold them off?
Yesterday
Defending 🙅♂️
Yesterday
PIT to ALEX
Okay six laps to go, with two laps to go until you can expect level one rain.
Yesterday
LAP 17/24 🔥
Not much movement from the midfield - Alex still sits in P16.
Yesterday
LAP 15/24 👉
Alex is still in P16 and keeping STR at bay for now.
Yesterday
PIT to ALEX
Risk of rain intensity has now reduced.
Yesterday
LAP 12/24 ⏳
Halfway there!
STR is now 0.4 seconds behind on 5 lap newer tyres.
Yesterday
LAP 9/24 👀
Alex is still in P16 with STR sitting only 0.6 seconds behind.
Yesterday
PIT to ALEX
17 laps to go, potential rain in 2 laps.
Yesterday
LAP 7/24 🏃
Alex is trying to catch up with BEA who is 2.5 seconds ahead.
Yesterday
LAP 5/24 🎉
A 1:17.856 for Alex on that last lap! Three-tenths quicker than STR behind.
Yesterday
PIT to ALEX
You are stronger than Stroll into turn seven.
Yesterday
LAP 3/24 🔥
Albonos tyres are heating up and his lap times are improving.
STR is behind with only a 0.3 second gap.
Yesterday
LAP 2/24 ⏱️
A best lap time for Alex, 1:19.317.
Yesterday
LAP 1/24 👍
A clean start for Alex who remains in P16.
Yesterday
Lights out!
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Yesterday
Formation lap 🚨
Get ready, the formation lap is underway!
Yesterday
Tyre check 🛞
Alex will start the race on used medium tyres 🟡
Yesterday
Weather check 🌥️
The sun is starting to peer through the clouds here in Zandvoort!
Risk of rain for the Sprint is 20%.
Yesterday
Reminder 🔔
Alex will be starting today’s Sprint from P16.
Yesterday
Welcome to Sprint Saturday 🏎️
We are just 30 minutes away from our first points scoring opportunity since the summer break.
Don’t go anywhere! Racing action is right around the corner😁
Yesterday
Good morning from The Netherlands 🇳🇱
21 August 2026
All eyes on tomorrow 👀
Focus now turns to tomorrow’s Sprint for Alex. We will be back to bring you all of the action then!
Don’t forget to collect your Dutch Albono before the weekend is over. And while you’re there, how about entering our giveaway?
21 August 2026
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21 August 2026
Sprint Qualifying complete! ✅
21 August 2026
Aborted lap 😖
Unfortunately, Alex ran wide at turn 3 so no improvement this time round.
He will start tomorrow’s Sprint Race in P16!
21 August 2026
PIT to ALEX
Alex abort the lap.
ALEX to PIT:
I just want to keep learning
21 August 2026
2 minutes remaining 🚨
Albono is back on track for his final push lap.
Currently P12.
21 August 2026
PIT to ALEX
We are boxing this lap
21 August 2026
First lap is in ⏱️
It’s a 1:14.294 for now (and a few purple mini sectors in sight😊)
21 August 2026
On track 🏎️
Albono is out on track ready to set his first time of SQ2.
21 August 2026
SQ2 here we come! 😄
21 August 2026
P15! 🎉
No improvement for Alex however it was just enough to get him into SQ2!
21 August 2026
Push lap 🏎️
Alex has started his last push lap. He is currently in P12
21 August 2026
PIT to ALEX
Timing wise we’re ok to adjust if we need to however we’d prefer you to stay out.
ALEX to PIT
Stay out.
21 August 2026
Time on the board ⏱️
It’s a 1:14.596 for Albono’s first run. P8 for now!
21 August 2026
Out on track 👉
Alex has left the pit lane ready to start his first warm up lap.
21 August 2026
Green light 🟢
Let SQ1 begin!
21 August 2026
Reminder 🔔
For Sprint Quail, the rules are slightly different to Grand Prix Quali:
SQ1: 12 minutes with a new set of medium tyres
SQ2: 10 minutes with a new set of medium tyres
SQ3: 8 minutes with a set of soft tyres (doesn’t have to be brand new)
21 August 2026
Welcome to Sprint Qualifying 🇳🇱
Only 15 minutes until green lights for SQ1!
21 August 2026
Preparing for Sprint Quali 👍
21 August 2026
Back shortly 👉
Our one and only practice session is done and dusted!
Up next, Sprint Qualifying. We will be back shortly to bring you all the action.
21 August 2026
FP1 complete ✅
21 August 2026
Starting grid 🏎️
Its burnouts and practice starts for Alex before he heads back to the garage.
21 August 2026
Chequered flag 🏁
That’s FP1 complete!
21 August 2026
Consistency is 🔑
Alex has set another 1:15, just two-tenths slower than his last one.
21 August 2026
Traffic🚦
It’s getting busy out on track, with Alex struggling to find space for a new lap attempt.
21 August 2026
New time set ⏱️
It’s a 1:15.357 for Alex’s first run on the medium tyres.
21 August 2026
Tyre change 🛞
Alex is now on medium tyres.
21 August 2026
10 minutes remain ⏰
Alex is back out on track to utilise the remainder of the session!
21 August 2026
PIT to ALEX
Box this lap.
21 August 2026
Long runs 🏃♂️
Alex is still on the same set of softs (19 laps!) and is currently doing race runs.
21 August 2026
Trip to the pits 🔙
In and out of the pits for Alex as the team make slight adjustments to the car.
21 August 2026
Half way there! ⏳
Only 30 minutes remain of this session. With rain expected any minute, things could get interesting…
21 August 2026
1:16.312 ⏱️
Despite being on 11 lap old soft tyres, Alex is still setting faster laps!
21 August 2026
PIT to ALEX
Turn 1 there’s a headwind on entry and tailwind on exit.
We’re potentially expecting rain in 10 minutes.
21 August 2026
Heating up 🔥
Another improved time of 1:16.764.
He is currently in P16
21 August 2026
Improvement 🎉
It’s a 1:17.437 for Alex!
21 August 2026
Push🫸
Another push lap for Albono as he settles into this practice session.
21 August 2026
First timed lap ⏱️
It’s a 1:18.876 for Alex’s first run which puts him in P14!
21 August 2026
Tyre change 🛞
A new set of softs for Alex as he heads back out on track.
21 August 2026
Back to the pits 🔙
After one lap, Alex is back in the garage.
21 August 2026
On track 🏎️
Albono is out on track on a set of inters.
21 August 2026
Weather check 🌧️
Risk of rain for this session is 60%. Let’s see what happens!
21 August 2026
Green light 🟢
Our only hour of practice has begun!
21 August 2026
5 minute warning ‼️
Get ready! We are just moments away from seeing Alex on track again!
21 August 2026
More action 🏎️
Your friendly reminder that it is a Sprint weekend!
21 August 2026
Welcome to Zandvoort 🇳🇱
Did you miss us? We are just 30 minutes away from lights out on our first session back from the summer break.
FP1 coming up shortly!
21 August 2026
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