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Lando Norris finished second fastest in FP2 at Spa-Francorchamps, but the world champion remains cautious about McLaren’s true competitive position heading into the weekend. Nearly a full second separated the top six cars during their soft-tyre qualifying simulations in the second practice session at the famous Belgian circuit. Only Norris came within two tenths of

Lewis Hamilton insists his decision to abandon Ferrari’s simulator preparation has been one of the most significant factors in his improved 2026 form. The seven-time world champion first drew attention to his sim concerns after a disappointing sixth-place finish at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this season. Hamilton pointed to a major correlation issue between

Max Verstappen has announced a partnership with 15-year-old Belgian talent Dries Van Langendonck, adding him to the Verstappen Racing stable. Van Langendonck is currently competing in British Formula 4 as part of the McLaren junior programme, and Verstappen was quick to stress that will not change. Verstappen Racing will work alongside McLaren to support Van

Formula 1 returns to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix, the first race of the final double header before the summer shutdown. The circuit hosts a traditional race weekend format, with three practice sessions and one qualifying session scheduled ahead of Sunday’s main event. Free Practice 1 gets the action underway on Friday,

At the Belgian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen made his position on the McLaren speculation crystal clear before the questions had even properly begun. When F1 presenter Tom Clarkson raised the subject during the FIA press conference, Verstappen responded with single-word answers that left little room for follow-up. Asked if there was any update on his

Mercedes driver George Russell has admitted that his post-race disqualification from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix is a memory that will never leave him. Russell was stripped of what appeared to be a well-earned victory at Spa after the FIA’s technical delegate found his car weighed 796.5 kg, below the 798.0 kg minimum requirement. The

Aston Martin is pushing hard to have its highly anticipated upgrade package ready for the Hungarian Grand Prix, but spare parts availability remains a genuine concern heading into the event. Chief trackside officer Mike Krack described the update as a “big undertaking” for the Silverstone-based squad, which has endured one of its most difficult seasons

Following Victoria Verstappen’s recent wedding, a heartwarming clip of Max Verstappen has resurfaced across social media platforms, capturing the imagination of fans worldwide. The clip shows Verstappen recounting a promise he made to his younger sister Victoria at the very beginning of his Formula 1 career, back when both siblings were still teenagers. Verstappen made

Pierre Gasly and the Alpine F1 team have confirmed plans to hold the fourth annual ‘Run for Anthoine’ at Spa-Francorchamps ahead of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. The tribute run is held in memory of Anthoine Hubert and Dilano van ‘t Hoff, two young racing drivers who lost their lives in separate fatal incidents at

Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto has pushed back against widespread driver criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, insisting the sport has not lost its appeal. The transition away from the 2022-2025 high-downforce era has proven deeply controversial, with many drivers unhappy about the demands of the new energy management rules. Bortoleto argued that despite the changes,