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Verstappen's data reveal the painful direction Formula 1 has taken
Max Verstappen and his colleagues already feared the Belgian Grand Prix, believing that with the new F1 cars, it was bound to be a struggle. Both the on-board footage and the data confirm that Spa-Francorchamps is no longer a circuit where a driver can set themselves apart, but rather a matter of wh...
Red Bull reveals checklist to help Verstappen battle for the biggest prizes at Spa
Red Bull's Head of Racing, Gianpiero Lambiase, stressed that the team still has plenty of work to do despite a positive Friday at Spa. Red Bull Racing was one of the surprises on the opening day of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. Max Verstappen topped the timesheets in FP1 ahead...
Verstappen and Red Bull are the big surprise at Spa: RB22 more competitive than expected
Max Verstappen headed into the Belgian Grand Prix weekend with low expectations, but after the first day of practice, the picture looked much more positive. Red Bull Racing brought a single update and new power unit components to Spa-Francorchamps for Verstappen, and the four-time world champion fi...
F1 Today | Antonelli sends Russell a Spa warning as Verstappen camp visits McLaren
From Kimi Antonelli setting the pace in FP2 at the Belgian Grand Prix to Jos Verstappen and Max Verstappen's manager Raymond Vermeulen being spotted in the McLaren hospitality unit because of a meeting with Dries Van Langendonck, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories of the day. Friday's second pra...
F1 Today | Antonelli lays down a marker at Spa as Verstappen camp spotted at McLaren
From Kimi Antonelli setting the pace in FP2 at the Belgian Grand Prix to Jos Verstappen and Max Verstappen's manager Raymond Vermeulen being spotted in the McLaren hospitality unit because of a meeting with Dries Van Langendonck, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories of the day. Friday's second pra...
Verstappen beats Russell in tricky long runs; Red Bull may have an advantage
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar seemed to feel comfortable in the RB22 on Friday in Belgium. Red Bull Racing looked strong on pace in both practice sessions, and as a result the gap to Mercedes in the long runs is not that big at all. A few things stood out after studying the race-pace data. The tw...
Red Bull reveal timeline for Macarena wing return
Red Bull's technical director Pierre Waché reflected on Friday's running at Spa after Max Verstappen ended FP2 in third place, while also providing an update on when the team's 'Macarena' rear wing is expected to return to the RB22. Reflecting on Red Bull's performance at the end of Friday's runnin...
Hamilton issues stark verdict as battery management fears confirmed
Lewis Hamilton reflected on the opening day of running at Spa by admitting he was generally pleased with the car's balance, while identifying battery management as the biggest challenge around one of the longest circuits on the calendar. Speaking at the end of Friday's running, Hamilton admitted Fer...
FIA rule on Ferrari investigation following Belgian GP FP2
The FIA has delivered its verdict following Ferrari's investigation after the team was summoned for breaching a procedural regulation between the opening and second practice sessions of the Belgian Grand Prix. After FP1, the Maranello-based team came under investigation after formally returning two...
FIA issue decision on Ferrari investigation after Belgian GP FP2
The FIA has delivered its verdict following Ferrari's investigation after the team was summoned for breaching a procedural regulation between the opening and second practice sessions of the Belgian Grand Prix. After FP1, the Maranello-based team came under investigation after formally returning two...
FIA issue fresh ruling following Belgian GP FP2
The FIA has delivered its verdict following Nico Hulkenberg's investigation after the Sauber driver was summoned for failing to slow sufficiently under double yellow flags during first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. After reviewing the incident, the stewards opted to hand the Audi driver a rep...
FIA hand down another verdict after Belgian GP practice
The FIA has delivered its verdict following Nico Hulkenberg's investigation after the Sauber driver was summoned for failing to slow sufficiently under double yellow flags during first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix. After reviewing the incident, the stewards opted to hand the Audi driver a rep...
Verstappen's deficit surprised F1 pundit: 'I don't think it's a given we will see the same picture tomorrow'
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok was surprised by the size of the gaps during second practice at Spa. However, he expects several teams to make significant progress overnight, potentially shaking up the competitive order ahead of qualifying. They are, of course, out in large numbers in the grandstand...
Max Verstappen explains furious 'unacceptable' gearbox complaints at Belgian GP FP2
Max Verstappen has said his RB22 is in a "decent window" despite a furious radio message from the Dutchman during FP2 at the Belgian GP. Verstappen, who topped the timing charts during the first practice session, crossed the line P3 later on in the afternoon - four tenths behind leader Kimi Antonell...
Ferrari under FIA investigation after regulation breach at Spa
Ferrari came under FIA scrutiny after breaching a procedural regulation between the opening and second practice sessions of the Belgian Grand Prix. After FP1, Ferrari formally returned two sets of dry-weather tyres for both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton through the electronic system. However, t...
Heavy impact for Gasly leaves Alpine without rear wing late in FP2
Pierre Gasly suffered an unusual crash during the closing stages of FP2 at the Belgian Grand Prix, sliding sideways into the barriers and bringing his Alpine session to an early end. The Frenchman suffered a snap of oversteer on the exit of Les Fagnes, dropping his wheels onto the gravel and failing...
This is why Jos Verstappen and Vermeulen visited McLaren at Spa
Jos Verstappen and Raymond Vermeulen visited McLaren’s hospitality between the two free practice sessions at Spa-Francorchamps on Friday. It had nothing to do with Max Verstappen's future, but was entirely focused on Dries Van Langendonck, the Belgian McLaren junior who now receives guidance from Ve...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli back on top at Belgian GP FP2
Kimi Antonelli has topped the timing charts in the second practice session at the Belgian GP, ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Antonelli's lap time of 1:45.944, the only time within the 1:45s, was what beat Norris to draw a close to Friday's action at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps. The ses...
Antonelli outshines Russell with dominant Belgian GP FP2 display
Kimi Antonelli stole the spotlight as FP2 at the Belgian Grand Prix came to a close, setting the fastest time of the day ahead of Lando Norris. Below is the full session report. The session was interrupted by two red flags. The first came just a few minutes after the start when several drivers dragg...
Verstappen vents over team radio during Belgian GP FP2: ‘It’s unacceptable’
Max Verstappen once again complained over team radio about unusual gearbox behaviour just minutes into FP2 at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Dutchman made a strong start to the Belgian Grand Prix weekend by setting the fastest time in the morning session before returning to the track for FP2. The after...
Three drivers hit with Belgian Grand Prix grid penalties by FIA
The FIA has confirmed that Isack Hadjar, Lance Stroll and reigning world champion Lando Norris will serve grid penalties for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. McLaren confirmed before the Belgian Grand Prix weekend that Norris would take a 10-place grid drop after the team opted to install a fourth power...
Ferrari junior underlines qualifying brilliance with another dominant pole at Spa
Ferrari junior Rafael Camara claimed yet another pole position at Spa, once again underlining his outstanding one-lap pace. Below are the full qualifying results from the Formula 2 Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The session was heavily disrupted by multiple red flags and ran longer than scheduled, but...
Verstappen camp spotted at McLaren hospitality during Belgian GP weekend
Max Verstappen's manager Raymond Vermeulen and father Jos Verstappen were spotted entering the McLaren hospitality in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock. There, a meeting took place with Dries Van Langendonck, GPblog has learned, the young driver who recently joined Verstappen's team and will receive gu...
Jos Verstappen and Max's manager spotted at McLaren hospitality in Belgium
Max Verstappen's manager Raymond Vermeulen and father Jos Verstappen were spotted entering the McLaren hospitality in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock. There, a meeting took place with Dries Van Langendonck, GPblog has learned, the young driver who recently joined Verstappen's team and will receive gu...
F1 LIVE | Antonelli beats Norris after big Gasly crash - follow Belgian GP FP2 reaction here!
The action continues on Friday with the second free practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog's Nicole Mulder brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the Spa paddock. Max Verstappen is yet to decide on his future with Red Bu...
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