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Zandvoort·Zandvoort, Netherlands·August 22, 2026

4/4 models predict M VERSTAPPEN wins -- Claude Sonnet, Gemini Flash, GPT, Grok

Pos
Claude Sonnet
Gemini Flash
GPT
Grok
1
M VERSTAPPEN
M VERSTAPPEN
M VERSTAPPEN
M VERSTAPPEN
2
L NORRIS
C LECLERC
L NORRIS
L NORRIS
3
C LECLERC
K ANTONELLI
C LECLERC
K ANTONELLI
4
K ANTONELLI
L NORRIS
K ANTONELLI
C LECLERC
5
L HAMILTON
L HAMILTON
O PIASTRI
G RUSSELL
6
G RUSSELL
G RUSSELL
L HAMILTON
O PIASTRI
7
O PIASTRI
I HADJAR
G RUSSELL
L HAMILTON
8
I HADJAR
O PIASTRI
I HADJAR
I HADJAR
9
L LAWSON
L LAWSON
L LAWSON
A LINDBLAD
10
A LINDBLAD
A LINDBLAD
G BORTOLETO
L LAWSON
FLC LECLERCK ANTONELLIL NORRISL NORRIS
Win odds
M VERSTAPPEN
28%
L NORRIS
20%
C LECLERC
16%
K ANTONELLI
13%
L HAMILTON
8%
G RUSSELL
6%
M VERSTAPPEN
30%
C LECLERC
25%
K ANTONELLI
20%
L NORRIS
12%
L HAMILTON
8%
G RUSSELL
5%
M VERSTAPPEN
24%
L NORRIS
18%
C LECLERC
15%
K ANTONELLI
12%
O PIASTRI
7%
L HAMILTON
6%
M VERSTAPPEN
38%
L NORRIS
22%
K ANTONELLI
13%
C LECLERC
9%
G RUSSELL
6%
O PIASTRI
4%
Notes

Winner Pick

Zandvoort is Verstappen's home race and a low-drag, high-grip circuit that has historically suited Red Bull's setup philosophy, and his recent podium consistency shows the car is trending upward.

Dark Horse

Kimi Antonelli has been electric in wheel-to-wheel sprint conditions this season and Zandvoort's narrow, banked corners could let Mercedes' balance shine in a shorter, low-fuel format.

Risk Factor

Zandvoort's tight, barrier-lined layout amplifies the risk of a Safety Car or red flag from a first-lap incident, which could completely scramble the order given the closely matched top five cars.

Winner Pick

Verstappen excels at Zandvoort, and Red Bull's high-downforce package will give him the edge to secure a home sprint victory from the front.

Dark Horse

Isack Hadjar has shown top-six pace recently and could capitalize on Zandvoort's tricky, windy conditions to challenge the tier-one teams.

Risk Factor

With overtaking notoriously difficult at Zandvoort, any qualifying setup compromise or yellow flag interruption during sprint shootout could ruin the favorite's chances.

Winner Pick

Verstappen is the pick for the Zandvoort sprint because track position is king here and Red Bull’s traction plus his home-track confidence make him extremely hard to pass over 100km. Even with Norris and Leclerc in strong recent form, the short sprint format reduces strategic opportunities to beat him.

Dark Horse

Hadjar is a strong sleeper for the final sprint points positions: he has been consistently inside the recent top six and Red Bull should be well suited to Zandvoort’s medium-speed, high-load corners. If he qualifies near the front half, P8 or better is very realistic.

Risk Factor

The biggest risk is qualifying/sprint-start volatility: Zandvoort is narrow, overtaking is difficult, and a poor launch or early Safety Car could lock in a surprise order. McLaren and Ferrari also appear close enough on pace that Norris or Leclerc could win if they start ahead.

Winner Pick

Verstappen takes the sprint win thanks to Zandvoort's banked corners and his proven dominance there, capitalizing on Red Bull's strong recent form.

Dark Horse

Antonelli is the non-obvious pick to challenge for a podium as his Mercedes has shown pace in the last two races and he thrives on technical tracks.

Risk Factor

Heavy rain typical for the Dutch coast could scramble the order and hand an advantage to drivers like Norris who excel in mixed conditions.