The summer hiatus of Formula One racing has come to an end. Who will dominate the latter part of the season?

The Formula 1 season has reached its halfway point, but the pecking order for the second half remains uncertain. The last non-McLaren win was by George Russell in Canada in June, marking a streak of three consecutive McLaren victories.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been the driving forces behind McLaren's success, with Norris winning in Austria, Great Britain, and Hungary, and Piastri clinching the victory in Belgium. In both practice sessions, Norris set the pace for McLaren, with Piastri often finishing second or third.

McLaren's performance this season is significantly higher than the rest of the field, a testament to their ability to maximize their advantage. Unlike most teams, McLaren has managed to maintain a consistent level of performance, making it hard to imagine things being much different for the second half of the season.

However, the upcoming race at Zandvoort may not see another name added to the list of non-McLaren winners. The upcoming Formula 1 season's second half pecking order is yet to be determined, with several teams still vying for a spot on the podium.

Red Bull is bringing a tweaked front wing with extended chords to Zandvoort, hoping to improve their performance. Max Verstappen, the only other driver to win a race this year, with victories in Japan and Emilia Romagna, will be eager to add another win to his tally.

Unfortunately, Verstappen suffered a spin in FP1 but managed to avoid hitting the wall, while his teammate, Sergio Perez, beached his car in the gravel outside Turn 1 after locking up and going off. Alex Albon caused a red flag in FP2, and Lance Stroll had a heavy crash, resulting in another red flag.

Meanwhile, Alpine has fitted a new rear end to its car with new ducts and winglets for better brake cooling and wake management. Sauber is debuting a new rear brake duct vane, which is supposed to improve flow through the diffuser and around the rear wheels.

In other news, Jonathan Wheatley, the current team principal of Sauber, will transition into Audi F1's team boss next year. He will continue in this role as Audi enters Formula 1 in 2026, taking over the former Sauber team.

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The summer hiatus of Formula One racing has come to an end. Who will dominate the latter part of the season?