Formula 1's 2026 season resumes in the Netherlands after the summer break, with the championship run-in intensifying. Sky Sports F1 pundit Karun Chandhok addresses key questions ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli holds a commanding 50-point lead in the drivers' championship, making this his title to lose according to Chandhok. "Nobody has come back from this big a points deficit since 2010," he notes, though Mercedes' reliability remains a concern.

McLaren's performance in Budapest suggests they could be strong contenders in Zandvoort, while Red Bull faces inconsistency issues that threaten Max Verstappen's future. Verstappen, currently sixth, can activate a break clause by October if he chooses to leave Red Bull.

Fernando Alonso will decide by summer's end whether to extend his career, dependent on Aston Martin's progress. The team hopes engine upgrades arriving at Zandvoort will improve their grid position. Chandhok predicts multiple race winners in the remaining rounds, with potential victories from Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes drivers, and possibly Verstappen if Red Bull upgrades succeed.