Max Verstappen has won a record-equalling ninth grand prix that one Red Bull boss says ranks him among the all-time greats. And what’s Daniel Ricciardo’s outlook after breaking his hand, and what does it mean for his 2024 chances?

We play a new round of Full Race of Five-minute Highlights, and David Croft is rumoured to be considering a full-time switch to tennis.

Max Verstappen wins his ninth consecutive race to equal the record set by Sebastian Vettel in 2013.

Max Verstappen has won his home Dutch Grand Prix on a chaotic mixed-weather afternoon for a record-equaling ninth consecutive race victory.

Verstappen started on pole position and held the lead off the line, but his win was far from assured by the time he got to the final corner, where the heavens had opened to dump heavy rain onto the circuit.

Though rain was on the radar, it hadn’t been forecast to arrive for another half-hour, catching teams and drivers by surprise. Barely a handful of drivers responded by pitting for intermediate tires immediately. Sergio Perez, having started seventh, was the first among those to enter pit lane.

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Max Verstappen sweeps to pole at home by more than half a second in a tricky mixed-conditions qualifying ahead of Lando Norris.

Daniel Ricciardo is out of the Dutch Grand Prix after breaking his left hand in an unfortunate crash in second practice, suspending the Aussie’s comeback after just two races.

Formula 1 is back from its midseason break for Max Verstappen’s rowdy and raucous home race in Zandvoort. Can anyone stop the Dutchman from winning nine in a row?

We receive some alarming mail about an unkept promise, and Peter McGinley finally opens up on the devil’s parma.

Can Red Bull Racing sweep the season, or will we get a new winner in 2023? Michael and Ian preview four storylines they’re looking forward to in the final 10 rounds of the campaign, starting with this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix.

In lieu of a genuine midseason break, we get a brief tour of Peter McGinley’s house and call out for your questions ahead of F1’s return next week.

Michael and Mat rank the top 10 (plus one) drivers of the season so far, including an obvious favourite, some disputed midfield bolters and an Aussie in the top 10.

RANKINGSMichael Lamonato

Max Verstappen Fernando Alonso Lewis Hamilton Lando Norris Oscar Piastri Charles Leclerc George Russell Carlos Sainz Alex Albon Yuki Tsunoda Daniel Ricciardo

Mat Coch

Max Verstappen Fernando Alonso Alex Albon Lewis Hamilton Lando Norris Zhou Guanyu George Russell Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz Esteban Ocon Nico Hulkenberg

A special guest joins Michael and Rob to answer your questions. GSTK.

Despite his deal being “emotionally” done, Lewis Hamilton remains the 2024 driver market’s biggest unplaced piece. What’s the hold-up? And Daniel Ricciardo’s 2024 outlook is explained as the Aussie seeks to cement his comeback.

He’s done it again. Max Verstappen wins the Belgian Grand Prix from a penalised sixth on the grid to stretch his victory streak to eight races. Featuring Scott Mitchell-Malm from The Race.

Red Bull Racing makes it to the midseason break undefeated and with Max Verstappen on an eight-race victory streak, but Oscar Piastri steals the show on Saturday with a superb second in the sprint.

We take a deep dive into national anthem culture and recommend the institution of club songs for all Formula 1 teams.