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Leclerc backs Vasseur amid Ferrari budget cap talk

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Charles Leclerc has shared his confidence in Ferrari to continue improving whilst managing the budget cap.

Antonelli addresses title gap to Russell after ‘bad luck’

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Kimi Antonelli believes "it's really hard to judge" whether a 25-point gap over Mercedes team mate George Russell is a fair margin in their title battle so far, as both drivers have suffered with reliability issues this season.

Verstappen reflects on the possibility of staying at Red Bull

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Max Verstappen has given his thoughts on the recent speculation that he may not fulfil his current contract with Red Bull.

Our early Bet Builder for the Belgian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:51
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including podium finish, top-six finish and two point-scoring picks.

What Max Verstappen did – and didn't – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 17:11
When Max Verstappen took his seat on the red sofa for Thursday afternoon's official FIA press conference, it was immediately clear what the next half hour would largely revolve around.
Earlier that morning, Verstappen had announced a collaboration with McLaren junior Dries Van Langendonck, but most of those in attendance were interested in something else: Verstappen's own future and the ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton still avoiding Ferrari’s F1 sim: ‘It’s helped me massively’

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 16:28
Lewis Hamilton has maintained his approach of not using Ferrari’s Formula 1 simulator – and that’s for the better, according to him.
Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in May, Hamilton decided to stop using the simulator in Maranello because he felt the correlation was not good enough and he couldn’t prepare properly with that tool.
Since then, the seven-time world champion has ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc: Merging "aggressive" style with F1 2026 cars is this year's biggest challenge

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 16:07
Charles Leclerc believes that the main challenge of 2026 has emerged in attempting to marry his "aggressive" driving style with the demands of the current Formula 1 machinery.
The Monegasque said he made a few changes in his approach to the British Grand Prix weekend in order to get the most out of his Ferrari SF-26, which ultimately led to his first grand prix victory of the season - and his ...Keep reading

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of Belgium

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 14:46
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.

Norris set for grid penalty at Belgian GP

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 14:46
Lando Norris will start on the back foot at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after taking on new power unit elements.

David Coulthard recalls violent Spa crash that left him with broken leg

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 14:10
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has reflected on the unforgiving nature of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, recalling his terrifying junior formula crash that resulted in a broken leg.
The 13-time grand prix winner detailed the difference between modern F1 machinery and 1990s cars when tackling the legendary Belgian circuit.
When asked if the famous Eau Rouge and Raidillon combination ...Keep reading

Red Bull reverts to conventional rear wing in Belgium after worrying Max Verstappen crashes

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 14:01
Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.
Rival team Ferrari was the first squad to roll out what it dubbed a 'Macarena' rear wing in winter testing, with a main flap that rotated 180 degrees when straight mode was activated, optimising drag levels on the straights.
Red Bull introduced ...Keep reading

Former F1 presenter identifies Aston Martin "red flag" amid performance struggles

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 13:24
Will Buxton has pointed to a major "red flag" at Aston Martin after Adrian Newey admitted that the team may not have spent enough time consulting its drivers during the car's development phase.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton, former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and Sky Sports pundit Naomi Schiff discussed the Silverstone outfit's disastrous start to the season, which has ...Keep reading

David Coulthard warns FIA intervention could stifle F1 innovation

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 12:10
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has cautioned the FIA against regulating technical innovation out of the championship, warning that banning unique engineering developments could damage F1's core DNA.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside broadcaster Will Buxton and former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff, the 13-time grand prix winner discussed the flexible ...Keep reading

Lando Norris faces Belgium GP grid drop as McLaren takes new Mercedes F1 power unit parts

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 12:05
McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components. 
Norris had been at risk for engine related penalties earlier than planned after suffering a series of reliability issues this season. The reigning world champion was already on his third and final set of ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez's relentless comeback: 'Nobody knows the stress I've been through'

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 12:00
There is never much peace in Marc Marquez's world. Last year, he completed one of the most extraordinary comeback stories in modern motorsport, and barely had time to catch his breath before being thrown into another enormous challenge that has once again tested the limits of his resilience.
The injury sustained in the crash triggered by Marco Bezzecchi in Indonesia — just a week after the ...Keep reading

Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2026 Belgian GP

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 11:45
As F1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

All you need to know about the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-07-16 11:45
Get up to speed with all the key Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.

Red Bull to change wing after Verstappen crashes

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-07-16 11:40
Red Bull are reverting to a conventional rear wing for the Belgian Grand Prix following high-speed crashes for Max Verstappen in the previous two races.

James Hinchcliffe names Ferrari's best hope of beating Mercedes

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-07-16 11:34
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar Series race winner James Hinchcliffe believe Ferrari must make the difficult decision to favour Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if it is to mount a serious challenge against Mercedes this season.
Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, the pair discussed the changes at the Maranello outfit following the British Grand Prix, where Leclerc claimed ...Keep reading

Norris to have 10-place grid penalty in Belgium

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-07-16 11:30
Lando Norris will have a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix as a result of exceeding the permitted number of engine parts.

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