Red Bull’s Max Verstappen topped a rain-hit FP3 session at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix, where Lance Stroll crashed and the officials suspended running due to the deluge.Oscar Piastri and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly slotted into second and third ahead of Lando Norris in the second McLaren before the first disruptionContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The last Friday practice sessions prior to Formula 1’s summer break came to a close with Max Verstappen headlining FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix, before Lando Norris slotted in the fastest time of FP2.Verstappen is guaranteed qualify without a chance of starting on pole thanks to a 10-place engineContinue Reading
Preparations are well underway for Audi to make its Formula 1 debut in 2026, which will mark a new era for the world championship as the regulations are being overhauled.The 2026 F1 season will have smaller and lighter cars with active aerodynamics. Electrical power will contribute half of the totalContinue Reading