Max Verstappen is potentially set for just one home race every two years, with it being reported that the Dutch Grand Prix could be rotated with the Belgian Grand Prix from 2026 onwards. It was announced on Friday morning that the legendary Belgian GP had been offered a new deal keeping it on the calendar
MoreLewis Hamilton’s streak of finishing on the podium when he’s finished the Belgian Grand Prix has concluded, after finishing fourth last Sunday. Baring his rookie season when he finished fourth, Hamilton had claimed a rostrum at Spa-Francorchamps whenever he made it to the end of the race, a streak which has since ended. Hamilton started
MoreCharles Leclerc has argued that the FIA would be within its rights to cancel the upcoming Belgian GP due to rain – and there should be no complaints if it does. Extremely wet conditions have been forecast for the race at Spa-Francorchamps this weekend. The topic of visibility and driver safety has been a prominent
MoreBelgian Grand Prix promoter Vanessa Maes has expressed optimism about the future of the race at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Following a meeting with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali in London, there are positive indications that the race will continue beyond its expiring contract, dispelling rumours of Spa’s potential elimination due to Liberty Media’s focus
MoreRobert van Overdijk, the boss of the Zandvoort circuit, has admitted that the future of the immensely popular Dutch Grand Prix is uncertain. The Dutch GP has gained significant popularity since its return to the calendar in 2021 after a 36-year absence. The enthusiastic crowd and thrilling racing at Zandvoort have made it a fan-favorite
MoreOrganisers of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps have held a “really positive” meeting with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, according to Gaetan Vigneron, a correspondent for the Belgian news agency RTBF. Speculation had been circulating that the discussions would centre around securing a new race contract for the 2024 season and beyond. Earlier, promoter
MoreAmid doubt and concern over the future of the Belgian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz have given it a further seal of approval. On and off, the Spa Francorchamps Circuit has hosted the Belgian Grand Prix since the start of the championship era in 1950, and had held 10 beforehand between 1925 and
MoreOne would certainly not blame those involved in the running of this year’s Belgian Grand Prix for being a little nervous in the build-up. Last year was a disaster. Torrential rain had fallen onto the circuit over the course of race day and, while Formula 3 and the Porsche Supercup were able to run their
MoreFernando Alonso may consider thinking twice before making a comment about Sir Lewis Hamilton in the future, after he was well and truly silenced following the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix. The Alpine F1 Team driver called the 37-year-old an “idiot”, after the pair collided on the opening lap at Les Combes. Hamilton and Alonso both
MoreFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the Belgian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar for the 2023 season. The race had been called into doubt previously due to the influx of new venues in Formula 1 worldwide. Netflix docuseries, Drive to Survive, sparked a great deal of interest in F1 when it
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