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F1MATHS: The key numbers we learned from the Belgian Grand Prix

about 1 month ago

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Although Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli dominated the free practice sessions and qualifying, the Italian had to work hard for his sixth Grand Prix victory as... read more »

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Vasseur hails Ferrari execution at Spa but calls Hamilton's penalty "harsh"

about 1 month ago

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Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur praised his team's execution at the Belgian Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc finished second and Lewis Hamilton came home fourth, while... read more »

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F1MATHS: What does the Spa boxplot diagram reveal about the pecking order?

about 1 month ago

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While Andrea Kimi Antonelli converted pole position into victory at Spa-Francorchamps, a closer look at the race pace boxplot provides a clearer picture of how each team... read more »

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Do Antonelli and Leclerc share Russell's claim over inconsistent power unit behaviour?

about 1 month ago

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Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc have backed George Russell's comments about inconsistent power unit behaviour, admitting that the... read more »

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Stella reveals Piastri's performance loss due to the floor damage

2 months ago

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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella believes his team had the pace to challenge for two podium finishes at the Belgian Grand Prix but left Spa-Francorchamps frustrated after a... read more »

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Alpine admits Racing Bulls "outdeveloped" them

2 months ago

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Alpine left the Belgian Grand Prix with a single championship point after Franco Colapinto finished 10th at Spa-Francorchamps, while Pierre Gasly narrowly missed out in 11th... read more »

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Leclerc hails Madring's spectacular "La Monumental" after Ferrari filming day

2 months ago

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Charles Leclerc believes Madring's spectacular banked La Monumental corner has all the ingredients to become one of Formula One's most iconic turns after getting his... read more »

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What made Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies delighted at the Belgian Grand Prix?

2 months ago

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Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies hailed Isack Hadjar's Belgian Grand Prix as his finest performance for the team after the Frenchman stormed from 21st on the grid to... read more »

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Mercedes confirm a lack of boost on the opening lap at Spa

2 months ago

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Mercedes Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin described the Belgian Grand Prix as "a day of contrasting fortunes" after Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed his... read more »

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Wolff reveals power unit issues on the opening lap of the Spa race

2 months ago

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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff described the Belgian Grand Prix as a "bittersweet" day for the team after Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at... read more »

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How did Audi's 2.1-second pit stop contribute to Bortoleto's points-scoring Spa result?

2 months ago

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Audi continued its encouraging run of form at the Belgian Grand Prix, with Gabriel Bortoleto claiming eighth place for the second consecutive race after another composed drive,... read more »

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How did the VSC compromise Racing Bulls' race at Spa-Francorchamps?

2 months ago

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Racing Bulls left the Belgian Grand Prix with mixed emotions after Arvid Lindblad secured ninth place and valuable championship points, while Liam Lawson narrowly missed out... read more »

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Hamilton feels he had the pace to challenge for the race victory in Spa

2 months ago

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Lewis Hamilton admitted the Belgian Grand Prix was "not a good weekend" overall after overcoming an opening-lap collision, car damage, a five-second time penalty and... read more »

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How much performance did Piastri lose due to the floor damage on his McLaren?

2 months ago

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Oscar Piastri believes a podium was within reach at the Belgian Grand Prix before early contact with Charles Leclerc left his McLaren carrying floor damage that compromised the... read more »

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Norris reveals why he left Spa extremely disappointed

2 months ago

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Lando Norris believes McLaren had the pace to challenge for a podium at the Belgian Grand Prix but says a combination of ill-timed Virtual Safety Cars and a technical issue... read more »

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Hadjar hails "perfect" Red Bull strategy after charging from P21 to sixth at Spa

2 months ago

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Isack Hadjar praised Red Bull's strategy and teamwork after producing one of the drives of the day at the Belgian Grand Prix, climbing from 21st on the grid to finish... read more »

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Russell hints at myterious boost issues that were different from the previous power unit problems

2 months ago

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George Russell admitted he was disappointed after another difficult Formula 1 weekend ended without points at the Belgian Grand Prix, with a boost-related issue leaving him... read more »

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Antonelli reveal why it is "impossible to become complacent"

2 months ago

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Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli says he remains focused on taking the 2026 Formula One season "one weekend at a time" despite extending his championship lead... read more »

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Verstappen claims Red Bull had exceeded his expectations at Spa

2 months ago

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Max Verstappen believes Red Bull delivered a better-than-expected performance at the Belgian Grand Prix, with the Dutchman satisfied to finish third after a race in which he... read more »

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Leclerc claims Ferrari exceeded his expectations at Silverstone and Spa

2 months ago

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Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has taken a significant step forward after securing second place in the Belgian Grand Prix, although the Monegasque insists there is still more... read more »

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EXPLAINED: Why did the FIA take no further action over Leclerc-Piastri collision at Spa?

2 months ago

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The FIA stewards have decided to take no further action against Charles Leclerc following his collision with Oscar Piastri during the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. read more »

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EXPLAINED: Ferrari fined after unsafe release during Hamilton's Belgian Grand Prix pit stop

2 months ago

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Scuderia Ferrari has been fined €30,000, with €10,000 of the penalty suspended for 12 months, after Lewis Hamilton was unsafely released during his only pit stop in the Belgian... read more »

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Why was Hamilton handed five-second penalty for opening-lap collision with Russell at Spa?

2 months ago

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Lewis Hamilton received a five-second time penalty for causing the opening-lap collision with former Mercedes teammate George Russell during the Belgian Grand Prix at... read more »

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Victory for Antonelli at Spa, but it was far from easy

2 months ago

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Kimi Antonelli has won today's Belgian Grand Prix. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc made him work hard for it but that was clearly better pace in the Mercedes. Driver of the... read more »

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F2: Ferrari F2 junior Camara takes brilliant victory in FIA F2 Spa feature race

2 months ago

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Rafael Camara delivered a composed drive through a dramatic FIA Formula 2 Feature Race at Spa-Francorchamps to claim his second victory of the 2026 season, overcoming a poor... read more »