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Twelve months ago at Spa-Francorchamps, a tearful Kimi Antonelli struggled to hold his composure after a nightmare sprint weekend that left him searching for answers. The 18-year-old rookie was eliminated in Q1 twice during that 2025 Belgian weekend, finishing both races well down the order in what became a defining low point of his debut

Ferrari are set to introduce a new power unit upgrade at their home Italian Grand Prix in Monza, according to reports from Italian media outlet Corriere Della Sera. The Maranello-based team are fighting hard to close down Mercedes, who currently hold the advantage in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships in 2026. Mercedes demonstrated their

George Russell’s miserable 2026 Formula 1 season continued at Spa-Francorchamps, where a battery failure and first-lap contact ended his Belgian Grand Prix before it truly began. Russell had qualified third and made a strong start, tucking in right behind Max Verstappen after a clean first corner at La Source. However, the Mercedes battery failed to

Lewis Hamilton’s pursuit of a record-breaking eighth world title is gathering serious momentum as the 2026 Formula 1 season reaches a critical phase. The 41-year-old has settled comfortably into life at Ferrari, and his first grand prix victory in red at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in June marked a significant turning point for both driver

George Russell has ruled out driving style as the cause of his significant pace deficit to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli after Belgian Grand Prix qualifying at Spa. Russell qualified 0.508 seconds off Antonelli’s pole lap, with the gap concentrated almost entirely on the straights rather than through the corners. Earlier in the weekend, Russell had

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of being away from his young daughter during race weekends. Verstappen and his partner Kelly Piquet welcomed their daughter, Lily Verstappen-Piquet, into the world back in May 2025, making the Dutch driver a first-time father. Lily was born into one of

Kimi Antonelli delivered a commanding performance in final practice at the Belgian Grand Prix, setting the fastest time of the session for Mercedes at Spa-Francorchamps. The young Italian’s benchmark of 1m45.990s came during his opening soft-tyre run in the first 30 minutes and proved impossible for any rival to beat throughout the remainder of the

Ferrari have chosen not to bring any upgrades to the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, mirroring the approach taken by Aston Martin this weekend. The decision comes as the Scuderia sit firmly in contention for both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships, currently behind Mercedes in both standings after ten rounds. Fred Vasseur’s team have

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