Ricciardo’s timeline to avoid deciding F1 future ’emotionally’

Daniel Ricciardo has suggested he will not decide his post-McLaren Formula 1 future until after this triple-header is complete because he does not want to be rushed or “emotional”. Ricciardo is leaving McLaren one year early after agreeing a ...

Belgium secures spot on 2023 F1 calendar

Tsunoda takes fresh PU, set for pit lane start Is Gasly in for a shock 2023 F1 switch to Alpine? Circuit atmosphere – fans. Belgian Grand Prix, Saturday 27th August 2022. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Formula 1 has confirmed that Belgium ...

Belgian GP gets one-year reprieve as 2023 F1 deal agreed

The Belgian Grand Prix has agreed a one-year extension to its contract and will remain on the Formula 1 calendar for 2023. Spa is one of F1’s classic and most popular venues and has hosted 54 grands prix but ...

Verstappen dominates Belgian GP to lead Red Bull 1-2

Belgium secures spot on 2023 F1 calendar Tsunoda takes fresh PU, set for pit lane start Max Verstappen further extended his lead atop the Drivers’ Championship following a dominant run to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. Verstappen started ...

Hamilton accepts he was ‘definitely to blame’ for Alonso clash

Lewis Hamilton admits he was “definitely to blame” for the dramatic clash he had with Formula 1 rival Fernando Alonso at the start of the Belgian Grand Prix. Hamilton’s car was pitched aggressively airborne after he and Alonso collided ...

Hamilton takes blame for race-ending crash with Alonso

Verstappen dominates Belgian GP to lead Red Bull 1-2 Belgium secures spot on 2023 F1 calendar Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522 and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13 battle for position at the start of the ...

Alonso grills Ferrari: They always do strange strategies

Hamilton takes blame for race-ending crash with Alonso Verstappen dominates Belgian GP to lead Red Bull 1-2 Fernando Alonso says he was surprised to see Charles Leclerc emerge in front of him in the latter stage of the Belgian ...

Winners and losers from F1’s 2022 Belgian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen Red Bull Sebastian Vettel Pierre Gasly Alex Albon Sergio Perez Lewis Hamilton Haas/Alfa Romeo Formula 1’s 2022 season returned with one of the most clear-cut contenders for the winners’ category this year. Max Verstappen and Red Bull ...

Hamilton warned after refusing to visit F1 medical centre

Alonso grills Ferrari: They always do strange strategies Hamilton takes blame for race-ending crash with Alonso Lewis Hamilton has been issued a warning by the stewards after he refused to visit the medical centre following his crash at the ...

Verstappen ‘smashed it out of the park’ – Horner

Hamilton warned after refusing to visit F1 medical centre Alonso grills Ferrari: They always do strange strategies Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme. Belgian Grand Prix, Sunday 28th August 2022. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Max ...

Hamilton: It’s nice to know how Alonso feels about me

Verstappen ‘smashed it out of the park’ – Horner Hamilton warned after refusing to visit F1 medical centre Lewis Hamilton has responded to Fernando Alonso’s critical radio message following their collision at Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix. Hamilton attempted to ...

Ferrari outlines unusual cause of penalty Leclerc took blame for

Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Mattia Binotto says Charles Leclerc’s pitlane speeding penalty in the Belgian Grand Prix was the result of an earlier incident during the race. Leclerc came into the pits for a third time in the ...

Win For Belgium, As Spa-Francorchamps Secures Spot on 2023 F1 Schedule

Belgium's Grand Prix believed to have been in doubt, as F1 was exploring options in South Africa.

Verstappen Wins F1 Belgian Grand Prix from 14th, Remains On Track to Wrap Up Title Early

Just three cars finished within a minute of Red Bull Racing winner at Spa.

Leclerc stunned by Red Bull’s pace advantage at Spa

Hamilton: It’s nice to know how Alonso feels about me Verstappen ‘smashed it out of the park’ – Horner Charles Leclerc says he is “very, very surprised” over Red Bull’s pace deficit at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Milton ...

‘Strange’ Red Bull progress leaves Ferrari worried and confused

Red Bull has left Formula 1 rival Ferrari worried and confused by its performance at the Belgian Grand Prix and the speed its car had on the straights and in the corners. Max Verstappen dominated the Spa race and ...

Mark Hughes: Verstappen looked like peak Schumacher at Spa

Max Verstappen’s victory drive around Spa was arguably the most emphatic of his entire career to date – or of anyone’s career. Starting from his penalised grid slot in the back half of the field, he was in control ...

Russell rues ‘two really scrappy laps’ in failed podium pursuit

Leclerc stunned by Red Bull’s pace advantage at Spa Hamilton: It’s nice to know how Alonso feels about me George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13. Belgian Grand Prix, Sunday 28th August 2022. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. George Russell believes “two ...

A very ‘un-Verstappen’ first lap shows how far he’s come

If one wished to run replays side-by-side to show how Max Verstappen has improved as a driver in recent years, the opening lap of his 2022 Belgian Grand Prix versus the 2019 edition would be a great place to ...

Did Verstappen unravel Leclerc’s race with visor tear off?

Motorsport Monday: Your free weekly motorsport magazine out now Russell rues ‘two really scrappy laps’ in failed podium pursuit Charles Leclerc endured another difficult Formula 1 weekend in Belgium, as his title hopes took another major dent with a ...

Problem forced Ricciardo to run slower Mc Laren rear wing

Daniel Ricciardo’s Belgian Grand Prix weekend was compromised by a problem that meant he had to abandon the lower-drag rear wing McLaren developed for the race. Ricciardo went into the Spa event on the back of agreeing to an ...

Red Bull jokes to Mercedes: ‘Thanks for the rule changes’

After his Spa win, Verstappen is truly restoring Red Bull’s glory days Did Verstappen unravel Leclerc’s race with visor tear off? Red Bull has ‘thanked’ Mercedes following the introduction of the Technical Directive to address porpoising at the Belgian ...

Haas’ car ‘not good enough at tracks like Spa’

Red Bull jokes to Mercedes: ‘Thanks for the rule changes’ After his Spa win, Verstappen is truly restoring Red Bull’s glory days Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22. Belgian Grand Prix, Friday 26th August 2022. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Haas boss Guenther ...

F1 drivers hail Spa’s extension for 2023 grand prix

Haas’ car ‘not good enough at tracks like Spa’ Red Bull jokes to Mercedes: ‘Thanks for the rule changes’ A number of Formula 1 drivers have reacted positively to the news that Spa-Francorchamps will return to the Formula 1 ...

Edd Straw’s 2022 F1 Belgian Grand Prix driver ratings

F1 was very much ‘The Max Verstappen show’ during this year’s Belgian GP, with his 19 peers relegating to supporting role status. But you can still impress – or disappoint – in a support role. Here’s the verdict on ...

Albon: Belgian GP performance ‘one of my best’

F1 drivers hail Spa’s extension for 2023 grand prix Haas’ car ‘not good enough at tracks like Spa’ Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW44. Belgian Grand Prix, Sunday 28th August 2022. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Williams’ Alexander Albon labelled the Belgian ...

McLaren has ‘pretty shocking’ DRS deficiency – Norris

McLaren’s pace with DRS deployed is “pretty shocking” compared to its Formula 1 midfield rivals, says Lando Norris after a point-less Belgian Grand Prix weekend for the team. A back-of-the-grid penalty for engine component changes meant Norris started 17th ...

Red Bull’s throwback Spa win eclipses even its glory days

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner described its Belgian Grand Prix supremacy as “one of the most dominant performances” it has produced since its glory years when it won four drivers’ and constructors’ championship doubles from 2010-2013. Max Verstappen ...

Ferrari: Pitting for fastest lap attempt was the right call

Albon: Belgian GP performance ‘one of my best’ F1 drivers hail Spa’s extension for 2023 grand prix Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto says calling Charles Leclerc into the pits at the Belgian Grand Prix in an attempt to steal ...

Special F1 Board of Lawyers to Hear Oscar Piastri Case

Piastri turned down Alpine for 2023 seat, saying that he's already signed with McLaren.

Ferrari’s ‘big question marks’ for cost cap amid Red Bull rumour

Ferrari has reiterated the “big question marks” it believes exist over Formula 1’s budget cap and whether the FIA is capable of policing it robustly. F1’s first-ever financial regulations were introduced last season, imposing a $145million base spending limit ...

Red Bull ‘on another planet’ at Belgian GP – Sainz

Ferrari: Pitting for fastest lap attempt was the right call Albon: Belgian GP performance ‘one of my best’ Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari in the post race FIA Press Conference. Belgian Grand Prix, Sunday 28th August 2022. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. ...

Track off-line ‘like driving in the wet on slicks’ – Latifi

Red Bull ‘on another planet’ at Belgian GP – Sainz Ferrari: Pitting for fastest lap attempt was the right call Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44. Belgian Grand Prix, Sunday 28th August 2022. Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. Nicholas Latifi explained that ...

Albon’s ‘pure race’ showed what an asset he now is to Williams

Alex Albon described his drive to 10th place in the Belgian Grand Prix as a “pure race”, characterising it as one of his best performances in Formula 1. The Williams driver started sixth after making Q3 for the first ...

Brundle: Alonso comments on Hamilton ‘inaccurate and unfair’

Honda announces Mir to join Marquez for 2023/24 Track off-line ‘like driving in the wet on slicks’ – Latifi Ex-Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle says he disagrees with Fernando Alonso’s criticism of Lewis Hamilton following their crash at the ...

Bottas backs Zhou for 2023 Alfa Romeo F1 drive

Brundle: Alonso comments on Hamilton ‘inaccurate and unfair’ Honda announces Mir to join Marquez for 2023/24 Valtteri Bottas has voiced his support for Zhou Guanyu regarding a drive at Alfa Romeo for the 2023 Formula 1 season. Bottas is ...

Did Spa hint FIA intervention ‘hurt others’ more than Red Bull?

Whenever the porpoising topic dominated the Formula 1 news agenda prior to the summer break, it was in the context of in-season changes potentially impacting the pecking order. Red Bull and Ferrari were expected by many to be pegged ...

Ferrari Boss Says Mick Schumacher Is Not a Lock for F1 Grid in 2023

Haas has yet to name the Ferrari Academy product as its driver for a third season.

Ocon says Spa was Alpine’s best since he joined. Is he right?

Esteban Ocon felt the Belgian Grand Prix weekend was not only Alpine’s strongest of the 2022 Formula 1 season, but the best since he joined the team in its Renault guise in 2020. Fernando Alonso was fifth, with Ocon ...

The performance swings troubling Mercedes as 2023 decisions loom

The ongoing “massive swings of performance” Mercedes is suffering are making it difficult for the Formula 1 team to commit to its car concept for 2023 with confidence given what team principal Toto Wolff describes as “big question marks” ...

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