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Antonelli near-perfect but too much drama for Hamilton - driver ratings

Formula 1 at the BBC - 5 hours 52 min ago
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Belgian Grand Prix.

'Not good enough' – Russell reflects on Belgian GP DNF

Formula 1 - 8 hours 30 min ago
George Russell has branded his Belgian Grand Prix weekend as "not good enough", after the Mercedes driver was eliminated on the opening lap following a collision with Lewis Hamilton.

Camara wins dramatic F2 Spa Feature Race

Formula 1 - 8 hours 30 min ago
Rafael Camara claimed victory in the Spa-Francorchamps Feature Race having fought his way back into the lead after a mid-race red flag.

Ernesto Rivera storms through for Spa F3 Feature Race win

Formula 1 - 8 hours 30 min ago
Red Bull junior Ernesto Rivera claimed his maiden Feature Race victory with an impressive drive in Belgium.

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Belgian GP

Formula 1 - 8 hours 30 min ago
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli and Leclerc battling for race lead

Formula 1 - 8 hours 30 min ago
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Moet & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix 2026 at Spa-Francorchamps.

Sainz becomes fifth driver to take Belgian GP grid drop

Formula 1 - 8 hours 30 min ago
Carlos Sainz is the latest driver to be given a grid penalty for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix, having taken on new power unit elements after Qualifying.

Mercedes driver scout Lagrue joining Red Bull

Formula 1 at the BBC - 10 hours 56 min ago
The Mercedes driver scout involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli is leaving the team to join rivals Red Bull.

How access to new tools has given McLaren a boost

Formula 1 - 11 hours 37 min ago
Andrea Stella revealed that McLaren have finally been able to run power unit simulation tools available to Mercedes in Spa.

Final predictions and latest Belgian Grand Prix odds

Formula 1 - 14 hours 40 min ago
Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and latest odds before the Belgian Grand Prix.

Our five-leg Bet Builder for the Belgian Grand Prix

Formula 1 - 14 hours 40 min ago
We have picked a five-leg Bet Builder for Spa-Francorchamps, including top-six finish and points finish selections.

Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari "didn't feel the same" after Belgian GP practice crash

Motorsport - 15 hours 47 min ago
After smashing up his car in Saturday's third free practice at the exit of Fagnes, Lewis Hamilton qualifying just 0.002s behind Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc could be seen as a successful exercise in damage limitation, but that's not how the seven-time Formula 1 world champion views it.
Leclerc and Hamilton qualified fifth and sixth at Spa-Francorchamps; a logical enough result on paper ...Keep reading

Bubba Wallace moves on and accepts NASCAR Atlanta penalty

Motorsport - 22 hours 18 min ago
Bubba Wallace is more accepting of the penalty NASCAR issued to him on the final lap of the Cup Series race on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway and has moved on to the rest of the regular season.
“I mean, kind of have to, right,” said Wallace to a media scrum on Saturday at North Wilkesboro Speedway. “I mean, it is what it is.”
Wallace was sent to the tail end of the lead lap after ...Keep reading

Oscar Piastri has been “too clean” for 2026 F1 cars – Andrea Stella

Motorsport - 22 hours 53 min ago
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has attributed Oscar Piastri’s current struggles to a driving style that’s incompatible with Formula 1’s new-for-2026 machinery.
It may seem remote, but just seventh months ago, Piastri was a contender for the world title in the Abu Dhabi finale. But F1 has since switched to smaller, nimbler cars with energy management now a key factor to achieve ...Keep reading

David Malukas "good to go" after hospital visit following IndyCar practice crash

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-18 23:31
Team Penske's David Malukas has been cleared to return to the track for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix after a heavy crash in opening practice at Nashville Superspeedway.
The 24-year-old Chicago native missed qualifying while undergoing evaluation at a local hospital but returned in time for Saturday evening's high-line and final practice sessions.
The accident occurred roughly ...Keep reading

Ross Chastain must serve costly in-race penalty after three inspection failures

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-18 23:14
Three different NASCAR Cup teams failed inspection multiple times at North Wilkesboro, resulting in penalties for all.
The No. 33 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet of Austin Hill and the No. 88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet of Connor Zilisch each failed twice. As a result, both will have their car chiefs ejected for the remainder of the race weekend and they will lose their pit stall selection ...Keep reading

NASCAR Cup North Wilkesboro starting lineup: Blaney on pole with qualifying cancelled

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-18 22:22
An afternoon storm prevented NASCAR from holding Cup Series qualifying at North Wilkesboro Speedway, but they still managed to run practice later in the evening. As a result of this cancellation, the field will be set by the metric, with Ryan Blaney on pole for the race in the No. 12 Team Penske Ford.
The metric is an average, based on a weighted average of a car's place in the owner ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton hailed as a "legend" after emotional fan interaction at F1 Belgian GP

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-18 22:21
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has once again drawn widespread praise from fans after footage of a wholesome interaction with one of his avid supporters during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend surfaced online.
The video, which recently gained traction on social media, shows the British driver taking time out to speak with a visibly emotional fan in the Spa-Francorchamps ...Keep reading

James Vowles details how Williams maintains Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon's trust

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-18 22:18
Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed that absolute transparency is the cornerstone of how he maintains trust with drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.
Vowles was asked how he handles difficult conversations with his driver line-up amid a challenging rebuilding phase during a live recording of the Up To Speed podcast at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Sainz was the most ...Keep reading

Damson Idris teases "exciting conversations" over "F1 The Movie" sequel

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-18 21:20
F1 The Movie star Damson Idris has confirmed that "exciting conversations" are already taking place regarding a potential sequel for the Formula 1-based blockbuster.
During an appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the British actor, who portrayed rookie driver Joshua Pearce alongside Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, opened up about the impact that the project has had on his life and ...Keep reading

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