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F1 EXPLAINED: Things to know about the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit

4 hours 7 minutes ago

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Before the final action kicks off at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers some key stats and trivia related to the... read more »

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Hamilton knew "that the first and last sectors would be our biggest challenge" due to ...

6 hours 1 minute ago

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Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari's mechanics after they rebuilt his SF-26 following his heavy crash in final practice, admitting the car never felt quite the same in... read more »

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F1STAT: Key stats and trivia for the Belgian Grand Prix

6 hours 1 minute ago

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Formula 1 returns to one of its most iconic venues this weekend as Spa-Francorchamps hosts the Belgian Grand Prix, a race steeped in history and synonymous with some of the... read more »

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Why does Piastri continue to struggle to keep up with Norris at Spa?

6 hours 1 minute ago

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Oscar Piastri admitted McLaren endured a difficult qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix after the Australian could manage only seventh fastest, saying the team... read more »

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How did Leclerc lose valuable time on his final lap due to Hadjar's yellow flag incident?

6 hours 1 minute ago

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Charles Leclerc believes a podium remains possible at the Belgian Grand Prix despite admitting Spa-Francorchamps exposes Ferrari's weaknesses, leaving the Scuderia facing... read more »

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Antonelli reveals a factor which hindered his W17's balance in qualifying

6 hours 1 minute ago

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Mercedes championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured the sixth pole position of his Formula 1 career after producing another commanding qualifying performance for the... read more »

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Russell perplexed by his Mercedes straight-line deficit after Belgian GP qualifying

6 hours 1 minute ago

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George Russell admitted he remains puzzled by the straight-line performance deficit affecting his Mercedes after qualifying fourth for the Belgian Grand Prix, more than half a... read more »

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Mercedes investigating Russell's myterious straight-line deficit at Silverstone and Spa

6 hours 1 minute ago

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Mercedes says it is urgently investigating the unexplained straight-line performance deficit that continues to hamper George Russell after Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed his... read more »

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Norris encouraged by McLaren's pace despite Belgian GP grid penalty

6 hours 1 minute ago

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Lando Norris believes McLaren is moving in the right direction after qualifying third for the Belgian Grand Prix, although a 10-place grid penalty will drop the reigning... read more »

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Stella hints at Mercedes power unit deployment inconsistency despite McLaren's qualifying progress

6 hours 1 minute ago

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella revealed the team is still investigating inconsistent electrical energy deployment from the latest Mercedes power unit after a positive... read more »

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Verstappen quantifies how much he gained from Hadjar's slipstream

6 hours 1 minute ago

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Max Verstappen admitted he would likely have qualified only sixth for the Belgian Grand Prix without the assistance of team-mate Isack Hadjar, after Red Bull executed a... read more »

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Racing Bulls explain why Arvid Lindblad received Spa upgrade package first

13 hours 7 minutes ago

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Racing Bulls have introduced one of their biggest aerodynamic upgrade packages of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix, but only one driver will benefit from the full package... read more »

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Antonelli beats Verstappen to pole position at Spa-Francorchamps

13 hours 31 minutes ago

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Mercedes driver and championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was second fastest and thanks his teammate for an... read more »

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FP3: Antonelli sets fastest lap in final practice as Hamilton suffers high-speed crash

17 hours 19 minutes ago

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Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli continued his fine form from the opening day at the Belgian grand Prix weekend by topping the third and final practice session while... read more »

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Ferrari fined twice after tyre procedure breach during Belgian Grand Prix practice

17 hours 49 minutes ago

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Ferrari has been handed two separate €5,000 fines after breaching the FIA Formula 1 Sporting Regulations during Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. read more »

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Ferrari driver offer their verdict after tough opening day at Spa

1 day 55 minutes ago

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Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari has a solid foundation to build on after Friday practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, although the seven-time world champion admitted the... read more »

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Red Bull reveal when their Macarena rear wing might return to action

1 day 3 hours ago

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Red Bull enjoyed an encouraging opening day at the Belgian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen topping the first practice session before ending Friday third fastest in FP2, while... read more »

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McLaren optimistic despite disrupted Friday as Norris shines and Piastri overcomes hydraulic setback

1 day 3 hours ago

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McLaren ended the opening day of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend cautiously optimistic after Lando Norris emerged as Mercedes' closest challenger in second practice, while... read more »

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Antonelli encouraged by Mercedes turnaround after topping Belgian Grand Prix FP2

1 day 3 hours ago

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Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished Friday at the top of the timesheets after Mercedes transformed its fortunes between the two practice sessions at the Belgian... read more »

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Mercedes confident Russell has more pace to unlock despite difficult Friday at Spa

1 day 3 hours ago

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Mercedes believes George Russell's lowly position in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix does not reflect his true pace, with Trackside Engineering Director Andrew... read more »

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Russell rues difficult Friday as Mercedes searches for answers at Spa

1 day 3 hours ago

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George Russell admitted Mercedes endured a frustrating opening day at the Belgian Grand Prix after the Briton struggled with an unbalanced W17 and finished both practice... read more »

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F1TECH: McLaren introduce two-part aerodynamic upgrade package at Spa

1 day 3 hours ago

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McLaren has arrived at Spa-Francorchamps with a focused two-part aerodynamic upgrade package, introducing revisions to its rear wing in a bid to maximise efficiency at one of... read more »

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F1TECH: Red Bull reverts to previous rear wing as team introduces revised pylon design for ...

1 day 3 hours ago

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Red Bull has abandoned its experimental rear wing specification for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, reverting to a previous design after the controversial concept was... read more »

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F1TECH: Williams introduces new floor and Spa-specific aerodynamic package

1 day 5 hours ago

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Williams has arrived at Spa-Francorchamps with a three-part aerodynamic upgrade package for the FW48, combining a revised floor with circuit-specific rear-end modifications... read more »

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F1TECH: Haas brings four-part aerodynamic upgrade package to Spa for Belgian Grand Prix

1 day 5 hours ago

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Haas has introduced a targeted four-part aerodynamic upgrade package for the Belgian Grand Prix, focusing on improving front-end performance while adding circuit-specific... read more »