Mercedes abandons new floor after Spa practice struggles
Mercedes has abandoned its new floor for the remainder of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix weekend following doubts over its performance during Friday practice.The Brackley-based squad had a disappointing opening day of running at Spa-Francorchamps with both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton not feeling totally comfortable with how their W15Continue Reading
Alpine’s F1 upheaval continues with major changes on track
The major changes Alpine is going through off track have been mirrored with some extensive revisions on it, as some big updates appeared on its Formula 1 car in Belgium.The new development package starts with the front wing, as the designers have rebalanced the flap profiles to improve the rangeContinue Reading
The downforce dilemma facing teams ahead of Spa F1 qualifying
A variable forecast over the remainder of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, with rain expected for qualifying ahead of a dry race, will cause Formula 1 teams a set-up dilemma.In dry conditions, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit requires an aerodynamic set-up that prioritises efficiency. Downforce is an important factor as drivers needContinue Reading
F3 Belgium: Beganovic wins sprint to keep title chase alive
Dino Beganovic took his second Formula 3 victory of the season in the Belgian sprint race to boost his faint title hopes.Starting from pole in drying conditions, the Swede lost the lead to Prema team-mate and championship leader Gabriele Mini at the start but took advantage of a wobble fromContinue Reading
Verstappen and Lambiase clear air over Hungarian GP radio outburst
Max Verstappen and race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase have cleared the air over their Hungarian Grand Prix radio exchange, following talks with Red Bull Formula 1 boss Christian Horner in Belgium.The reigning world champion’s behaviour over the course of last weekend’s race at the Hungaroring came under the spotlight after increasinglyContinue Reading
Ben Hunt: The questions lingering as Famin becomes Alpine’s latest F1 fall guy
There is one lasting image I have of Alpine’s departing team principal, Bruno Famin, that sums up his short tenure with the struggling Formula 1 team. It came, of all places, at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport in the hours after the Canadian Grand Prix where Alpine finished in ninth and tenth place.AsContinue Reading
McLaren set for summer decision over making Norris drivers’ title shot a priority
Zak Brown says McLaren will hold discussions over the summer as to whether it will make Lando Norris’ shot at the F1 drivers’ championship title a priority.It comes after McLaren ordered Norris to swap places with his team-mate in the Hungarian Grand Prix – much to Norris’ frustration – afterContinue Reading
McLaren to make summer decision over Norris number one status
Zak Brown says McLaren will hold discussions over the summer as to whether it will make Lando Norris’ shot at the F1 drivers’ championship title a priority.It comes after McLaren ordered Norris to swap places with his team-mate in the Hungarian Grand Prix – much to Norris’ frustration – afterContinue Reading
Why Haas Factory Team has “no excuses” and should be competitive in 2025
The most immediate question – who would drive for the team – was cleared up last weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway when current Stewart-Haas Racing Xfinity Series driver Cole Custer was named driver of the No. 41 Cup team beginning next season.The move wasn’t a surprise considering Custer – theContinue Reading
It’s Tight At The Top – The View From The Paddock
Friday at the Belgian Grand Prix comes to a close, and it’s tight at the top. Max Verstappen topped FP1, with a McLaren lockout, led by Lando Norris, for FP2. Jon Noble and Filip Cleeren breaks down the news of the day. SourceContinue Reading