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Lewis Hamilton FP3 shunt compromises his Spa Qualifying as mechanics rush to repair the #44 Ferrari
GRAND PRIX 247 - 18 Jul 2026 14:09
At that point Hamilton was P5, 0.4s down on Kimi Antonelli's top time in his Mercedes. The seven-time F1 World Champion was faster than Charles Leclerc in the other Ferrari on the timing sheets. Ferrari mechanics wil...
Red Bull reveal when their Macarena rear wing might return to action
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 01:50
Red Bull enjoyed an encouraging opening day at the Belgian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen topping the first practice session before ending Friday third fastest in FP2, while the team continued evaluating energy manageme...
Mercedes confident Russell has more pace to unlock despite difficult Friday at Spa
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 01:50
Mercedes believes George Russell's lowly position in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix does not reflect his true pace, with Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin revealing the team has already identif...
Hamilton knew 'that the first and last sectors would be our biggest challenge' due to
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 23:20
Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari's mechanics after they rebuilt his SF-26 following his heavy crash in final practice, admitting the car never felt quite the same in qualifying despite securing sixth place on the grid ...
Norris encouraged by McLaren's pace despite Belgian GP grid penalty
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 23:20
Lando Norris believes McLaren is moving in the right direction after qualifying third for the Belgian Grand Prix, although a 10-place grid penalty will drop the reigning Formula 1 world champion to 13th on Sunday's s...
Why does Piastri continue to struggle to keep up with Norris at Spa?
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 23:20
Oscar Piastri admitted McLaren endured a difficult qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix after the Australian could manage only seventh fastest, saying the team struggled throughout the day to find the right bala...
Stella hints at Mercedes power unit deployment inconsistency despite McLaren's qualifying progress
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 23:20
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella revealed the team is still investigating inconsistent electrical energy deployment from the latest Mercedes power unit after a positive qualifying performance for the Belgian Grand Pr...
F1STAT: Key stats and trivia for the Belgian Grand Prix
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 23:20
Formula 1 returns to one of its most iconic venues this weekend as Spa-Francorchamps hosts the Belgian Grand Prix, a race steeped in history and synonymous with some of the sport's greatest moments. This year's e...
Mercedes investigating Russell's myterious straight-line deficit at Silverstone and Spa
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 23:20
Mercedes says it is urgently investigating the unexplained straight-line performance deficit that continues to hamper George Russell after Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed his sixth pole position of the Formula 1 season at ...
Fighting Antonelli with straight-line speed deficit impossible - Russell | RaceFans Round-up
F1 Fanatic - 18 Jul 2026 23:01
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Ferrari drivers offer their verdict after tough opening day at Spa
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 22:00
Lewis Hamilton believes Ferrari has a solid foundation to build on after Friday practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, although the seven-time world champion admitted the Scuderia still has work to do if it wants to challe...
Kimi Antonelli: Happy Birthday Papa! Belgian Grand Prix pole seals priceless celebration
GRAND PRIX 247 - 18 Jul 2026 21:56
The Formula 1 Championship leader produced a 1:44.361 on his final Q3 lap, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds. George Russell will start third after Lando Norris ten-place grid penalty, with Ferraris Charles Leclerc...
Russell perplexed by his Mercedes straight-line deficit after Belgian GP qualifying
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 21:50
George Russell admitted he remains puzzled by the straight-line performance deficit affecting his Mercedes after qualifying fourth for the Belgian Grand Prix, more than half a second behind team-mate and polesitter Andre...
Blaney on North Wilkesboro NASCAR pole after qualifying rain out
Racer - 18 Jul 2026 21:33
Ryan Blaney will start from the pole for the first NASCAR Cup Series points race at North Wilkesboro Speedway in nearly 30 years.
Max Verstappen: Isack Hadjar did a really good job giving me a tow during Spa Qualifying
GRAND PRIX 247 - 18 Jul 2026 21:31
Verstappen qualified his Red Bull in P2 behind Kimi Antonelli in 1:44.678, admitting he could otherwise have fallen as low as sixth. Hadjar sacrificed his own final Q3 attempt to position himself ahead of Verstappen thro...
McLaren claim step forward despite Lando Norris ten-place grid drop for Belgian Grand Prix
GRAND PRIX 247 - 18 Jul 2026 21:05
The penalty during qualifying today at Spa-Francorchamps, triggered by exceeding his permitted allocation of power electronics units, removes Norris from P3, a position where the reigning Formula World Champion believed ...
Carlos Sainz urges F1 regs review with scathing not good enough' verdict
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 21:00
Carlos Sainz has urged that a review on Formula 1's new regulations should take place, stating that it should "never have happened". The post Carlos Sainz urges F1 regs review with scathing not good enough...
Max Verstappen reveals massive gains from Red Bull tow in Belgium GP qualifying
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 21:00
Max Verstappen has revealed team-mate Isack Hadjar's tow was the reason why he was able to lock-out the front-row for the F1 Belgian GP. The post Max Verstappen reveals massive gains from Red Bull tow in Belgium GP q...
Max Verstappen's heartbreaking response to being away from daughter, Lily
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 20:50
F1 star Max Verstappen has revealed the pain of being away from young daughter Lily Verstappen-Piquet. More
Herta loving Kirkwood's transformation into an all-around threat
Racer - 18 Jul 2026 20:46
Kirkwood's race strategist Bryan Herta had high praise for the driver's mastery of multiple disciplines.
Max Verstappen: Isack Hadjar did a really good job giving me a tow in Belgian GP Qualifying
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 20:40
Max Verstappen credits his Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar for delivering the perfect slipstream that helped his teammate onto the front row at Spa. More
Kimi Antonelli: Happy Birthday Papa! Belgian Grand Prix pole seals perfect celebration
Total F1 - 18 Jul 2026 20:40
Kimi Antonelli celebrated his fathers birthday with pole position for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. More