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Verstappen fears criticising F1 again: 'Someone outside this door will shoot me'
Max Verstappen opted against criticising the regulations too heavily once again after the Belgian Grand Prix weekend highlighted the superclipping issue, particularly through the final sector during qualifying. Speaking to the media after qualifying, Verstappen admitted that the current regulations...
Verstappen dismisses talk of a 'failed tow': 'Otherwise I'd have been sixth'
Max Verstappen was certainly pleased with the tow that Isack Hadjar was able to give him, although the final run in Q3 didn’t go entirely to plan. Even so, it earned Verstappen second on the grid. He does see, however, that the gap to Mercedes is still very large. The four-time world champion fears...
Verstappen's radio message reveals Red Bull delight after P2 at Belgian GP Qualifying
Max Verstappen was immediately delighted with Red Bull after teammate Isack Hadjar provided the Dutchman with a handy tow on his way to securing the second spot on the front row for the Belgian GP. Initially, it looked like Verstappen had got too close to Hadjar on his final run down to the Bus Sto...
Antonelli celebrates sixth pole but warns of Verstappen threat off the line
Kimi Antonelli expressed his delight after securing his sixth pole position of the season at Spa, with the Italian set to start from the front despite Red Bull's tow strategy aimed at helping Max Verstappen. The Italian confirmed the dominant form he had shown throughout the weekend by securing pole...
Antonelli beats Red Bull's tow strategy to seal stunning Belgian GP pole
Kimi Antonelli backed up his dominant pace from practice by claiming pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Below is the full qualifying session recap. Lando Norris topped Q1 with the fastest time of the session, although the McLaren driver is s...
Antonelli denies Red Bull's tow game to storm to Belgian GP pole
Kimi Antonelli backed up his dominant pace from practice by claiming pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Below is the full qualifying session recap. Lando Norris topped Q1 with the fastest time of the session, although the McLaren driver is s...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli takes Pole Position for Belgian GP
Kimi Antonelli has secured Pole Position for the Belgian GP, giving himself the best possible chance of victory around the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in the Ardennes forest. It is the 19-year-old's sixth Pole of the 2026 season. Pole-sitter Antonelli's quickest lap time of 1:44.361 in Q3 was...
Fernando Alonso already knows: a grid penalty awaits in Zandvoort too
Although the Dutch Grand Prix will only take place on 23 August, Fernando Alonso already knows he will, in principle, start that race with a grid penalty, just like in Spa. For Alonso, starting from the back of the grid is no longer a surprise, as the Aston Martin lacks the pace to challenge its riv...
Verstappen discovers verdict after Sainz investigation following furious radio rant
The stewards have decided to take no further action against Carlos Sainz after both he and Max Verstappen was summoned after a moment which left the Dutchman furious at the end of FP3. Both drivers were called by the stewards after an incident under double yellow flags, which had been caused by Lew...
Nikola Tsolov extends championship lead as Joshua Durksen wins F2 sprint race in Belgium
Joshua Durksen held off a late challenge from Martinius Stenshorne to win the sprint race for the Belgian Grand Prix. The Paraguayan driver took his sixth win in Formula 2 and his first since the sprint race in Australia in the very first race of the season. He held on to take the victory a one lap...
F1 LIVE | Antonelli secures Pole Position - Follow Belgian GP Qualifying reactions here!
The Belgian Grand Prix weekend continues with qualifying on Saturday. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the Spa-Francorchamps paddock. Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets in FP3 today, finishing ahead of Lando Norris, Ma...
Hamilton learns Belgian GP qualifying fate after heavy crash in FP3
Lewis Hamilton will take part in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix following his heavy crash in final practice at Spa-Francorchamps. The SF-26 will be ready in time for the next session. The seven-time world champion brought out the double yellow flags at the end of FP3 after crashing at Turn 13...
Marc Marquez reveals adjustments due to injury: 'My physical condition is blocking me'
Reigning world champion Marc Marquez is now firmly in the picture to retain his crown in 2026. He explained his new approach to racing after his injury troubles, and how he remains competitive while striking a balance of finding the limit and conserving his health simultaneously. Having trailed Marc...
Verstappen fumes at Sainz after Belgian GP FP3 scare as pair summoned to stewards
Max Verstappen was left furious with Carlos Sainz during the final practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix, with the pair both summoned to see the stewards. Lewis Hamilton's accident brought out double yellows, forcing drivers to slow as marshals dealt with the stranded Ferrari. As Verstappen ne...
Hamilton crashes in FP3 giving Ferrari race against time to get car ready for Belgian GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton will face a race against time to participate in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix after he crashed out of final practice. The seven-time world champion made a rare mistake as he lost control of his Ferrari and crashed into the same tyre barrier that Pierre Gasly did on Friday. T...
Antonelli sends warning ahead of qualifying as Hamilton hits the wall at Spa
Kimi Antonelli set the pace in final practice ahead of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, with teammate George Russell once again struggling to match the young Italian's pace. The Briton only set the fourth-fastest time, finishing three and a half tenths behind Antonelli. Lando Norris ended the session...
Fourth driver hit with grid penalty for Belgian GP and will start from the back
Fernando Alonso will start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Aston Martin elected to fit new power unit components beyond his allocated limit for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The two-time world champion becomes the fourth driver to receive a grid penalty this weekend, with te...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli dominates at Belgian GP FP3 as Hamilton crashes out
Kimi Antonelli has topped the timing charts in the final practice session at the Belgian GP, ahead of Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver's mightily impressive lap time of 1:45.990 was enough to edge out Norris and the other frontrunners, putting a marker down ahead of Qualifying l...
Hadjar suffers another setback in FP3 ahead of grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix
Isack Hadjar's difficult Belgian Grand Prix weekend took another turn for the worse after the Red Bull driver ground to a halt at the end of the pit lane during final practice. The Frenchman had only just left the garage when he slowed to a stop at the pit exit, reporting over team radio that he had...
Red Bull tackles major problem for Verstappen with secret test
Red Bull Racing has practiced race starts during a private filming day, GPblog understands. The Austrian outfit hopes it has found a way to solve the poor getaways that have plagued Max Verstappen and teammate Isack Hadjar throughout the 2026 campaign. Red Bull Racing has struggled with its starts t...
Sacha Coenen returns at Foxhills MXGP just one week after breaking collar bone
Sacha Coenen will attempt to take part in this weekend's MXGP of Great Britain in Foxhills after breaking his collarbone in a brutal crash just six days ago. The 19-year old suffered a broken collarbone last weekend when he and his brother went to Southwick to contest in the AMA Pro Motocross champi...
Norris criticizes current F1 cars again: 'We simply have no battery left'
Lando Norris believes McLaren will be the slowest of the frontrunning teams at Spa-Francorchamps and expects Red Bull Racing to make another step forward on Saturday. Norris finished second in FP2, ending the session around two tenths of a second behind pacesetter Kimi Antonelli. Still, the British...
Norris tips Red Bull to surprise: 'They will be quick, if not quicker'
Lando Norris believes McLaren will be the slowest of the frontrunning teams at Spa-Francorchamps and expects Red Bull Racing to make another step forward on Saturday. Norris finished second in FP2, ending the session around two tenths of a second behind pacesetter Kimi Antonelli. Still, the British...
F1 LIVE | Hamilton crashes late on, as Antonelli dominates - Follow Belgian GP FP3 reaction here!
The Belgian Grand Prix weekend continues with FP3 on Saturday. Stay with us throughout the session as GPblog's Nicole Mulder brings you the latest updates and exclusive insights straight from the Spa-Francorchamps paddock. Max Verstappen topped the timesheets in FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix, finish...
Leclerc admits: 'I thought Verstappen was a bad person'
Charles Leclerc has revealed how his relationship with Max Verstappen has changed dramatically since they first got to know each other, admitting he once thought the Dutchman was "a bad person." Leclerc and Verstappen first raced against each other in karting before meeting again in Formula 1. While...
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