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Verstappen receives new power unit boost for Belgian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen also joins the list of drivers to use a new power unit at the Belgian Grand Prix. Unlike his teammate, the Dutchman will not receive a grid penalty. Multiple drivers have taken on new power unit components for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. Verstappen's RB22 will run with a new in...
Mercedes changes Kimi Antonelli's power unit for Spa, escapes penalty for now
Kimi Antonelli has also received a new power unit for the Belgian Grand Prix. Unlike Lando Norris, however, the Italian avoids a grid penalty for now. A fourth power unit has been fitted to Kimi Antonelli's Mercedes for the Belgian Grand Prix, GPblog can confirm. The German team added the new power...
FIA hands out first fine of the weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix
Esteban Ocon received a suspended fine after arriving late to the FIA press conference on Thursday afternoon ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. The Haas driver was summoned by the stewards after arriving late to Thursday's FIA press conference. He received a €5,000 fine, suspended for 12 months. Shoul...
F1 LIVE: Verstappen on top ahead of Hamilton at Belgian GP FP1 - follow reactions here!
Formula 1 returns for Round 10 of the 2026 season as the Belgian Grand Prix takes centre stage. Follow GPblog's live coverage of the opening practice session from Spa-Francorchamps right here. The build-up to the iconic race through the Ardennes Forest has been nothing short of fascinating, with sev...
Red Bull arrives with a single update after replacing 'Macarena' wing for Spa
Red Bull Racing will not use its 'Macarena' rear wing this weekend, but the team has introduced an update to its standard rear wing for the Belgian Grand Prix. According to the FIA's car presentation submissions list, Red Bull Racing has arrived at the Belgian Grand Prix with just a single update. I...
Norris delivers blunt verdict: 'It's a shame Spa won't be the same'
Lando Norris says it's a shame that this year's Belgian Grand Prix will be very different from previous editions due to the characteristics of the current generation of Formula 1 cars and regulations. Like Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps places high demands on energy deployment because of its long st...
Hulkenberg fires cheeky response to Sainz rumours amid Audi seat speculation
Nico Hulkenberg had a cheeky response to the rumours linking Carlos Sainz with his seat at the Audi Formula 1 team. Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, the F1 rumour mill continued to suggest that Sainz could make a return to the German outfit – a seat he previously turned down before joining W...
FIA hand driver unexpected summon ahead of Belgian Grand Prix weekend
With on-track action for the Belgian Grand Prix yet to begin, the FIA have summoned Esteban Ocon over a breach during Thursday’s official press conference. The Haas driver, who was scheduled to kick off the media session alongside Max Verstappen and Alex Albon, arrived late for the mandatory press c...
Max Verstappen 'honoured' with surprise chant during Tour de France stage
It might have been a record-setting day at the Tour de France, but Max Verstappen still found his name thrust into the spotlight at cycling's most prestigious event. The Dutch driver, who is currently at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, unexpectedly became part o...
Hamilton shares unique pictures with Kardashian: “Hold people close”
Lewis Hamilton has once again fuelled speculation over his relationship with Kim Kardashian after the seven-time Formula 1 world champion shared a series of snapshots featuring the socialite on his Instagram account. The pair, who have increasingly been seen spending time together, have continued to...
Verstappen completely changes tone toward Red Bull: 'They can't do that at all'
Max Verstappen is still keeping the Formula 1 world in suspense over his future with Red Bull Racing, something that is nothing new this season. The Dutchman remained tight-lipped on the subject ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix as well. When Verstappen sat down with the Dutch-speaking media on Thurs...
Red Bull opts for back-of-the-grid start with Hadjar after PU change for Belgian GP
Isack Hadjar is set to start from the back of the grid at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. The Frenchman confirmed the news in an interview with Canal+. Hadjar will take a new power unit for the Belgian Grand Prix, meaning he will start from the back of the grid regardless of where he qualifies, the Red...
Red Bull joins McLaren in taking Belgian GP power unit grid penalty with Hadjar
Isack Hadjar is set to start from the back of the grid at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. The Frenchman confirmed the news in an interview with Canal+. Hadjar will take a new power unit for the Belgian Grand Prix, meaning he will start from the back of the grid regardless of where he qualifies, the Red...
F1 Today | Verstappen tight-lipped on Red Bull future, Piastri closes McLaren door on him
From Max Verstappen staying tight-lipped on his Red Bull Racing future to Oscar Piastri committing to McLaren for the 2027 season, GPblog recaps the biggest Formula 1 stories of the day. Verstappen kept it brief when asked about his future during Thursday's FIA press conference. "No. Nothing. There’...
MotoGP 2027 Silly Season predictions: every remaining rider seat analysed
MotoGP is now in its summer break, allowing ‘Silly Season’ to retake the main focus. Teams have four weeks to rest and recover from a wild first half of the season on and off the track. The top five in the riders’ championship is the closest it’s ever been after 11 races, and it has to be, with memb...
Who will ride where in MotoGP 2027: Full Silly Season predictions
MotoGP is now in its summer break, allowing ‘Silly Season’ to retake the main focus. Teams have four weeks to rest and recover from a wild first half of the season on and off the track. The top five in the riders’ championship is the closest it’s ever been after 11 races, and it has to be, with memb...
Perez hits back at Red Bull again: 'I was already driving at a high level there'
Sergio Perez once again highlighted how the circumstances at Red Bull Racing affected his performances before he was let go by the Austrian team at the end of the 2024 season. So far in the 2026 season, Perez has outperformed teammate Valtteri Bottas at Cadillac. Speaking to GPblog, among others, th...
Verstappen transfer rumors cause little stress for drivers: 'We all know our situation'
George Russell says the rumors surrounding Max Verstappen's potential switch do not affect the drivers at all. The Briton explained that he has more important things to worry about. Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Verstappen was once again asked about his future. The Dutchman kept it brief during t...
McLaren door closes for Verstappen as Piastri commits to papaya squad for 2027
Oscar Piastri has confirmed at the Belgian Grand Prix that he will remain with McLaren for the 2027 Formula 1 season. In doing so, he has effectively closed the door on a potential Max Verstappen move to the papaya team next year. Following the British Grand Prix, the hottest topic in Formula 1 was...
Verstappen-to-McLaren rumors put to bed by Piastri: 'I'm very happy here'
Oscar Piastri has confirmed at the Belgian Grand Prix that he will remain with McLaren for the 2027 Formula 1 season. In doing so, he has effectively closed the door on a potential Max Verstappen move to the papaya team next year. Following the British Grand Prix, the hottest topic in Formula 1 was...
Controversial MotoGP rule faces collapse after KTM and Steiner opposition
MotoGP’s 2027 single-bike rule is on the brink of collapse after opposition from KTM and Guenter Steiner. The planned cost-saving idea for practice sessions formerly looked like a formality after a manufacturer meeting in Hungary, but one of the sport's new key voices has since spoken out. Autosport...
MotoGP could U-turn on controversial rule after Guenter Steiner opposition
MotoGP’s 2027 single-bike rule is on the brink of collapse after opposition from KTM and Guenter Steiner. The planned cost-saving idea for practice sessions formerly looked like a formality after a manufacturer meeting in Hungary, but one of the sport's new key voices has since spoken out. Autosport...
Hadjar: 'Red Bull is working hard to have a safer Macarena wing as soon as possible'
Isack Hadjar admitted he was fortunate that Red Bull Racing's rear wing issue had only affected Max Verstappen in recent races. The Frenchman added that the team is working hard to resolve the problem. Earlier today, this website reported that Red Bull Racing will not use its 'Macarena' rear wing at...
Hamilton issues worrying Ferrari warning: 'The gap to Mercedes will be bigger here'
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton expects the Scuderia to trail Mercedes by a considerable margin this weekend at Spa, despite securing a double podium at the British Grand Prix. Following his home Grand Prix, Hamilton closed the gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli after the Italian suffered a car issu...
Marc Marquez isn't MotoGP title favourite says teammate Pecco Bagnaia
Despite a torrid couple of races, Francesco Bagnaia is still Mr. Positive when it comes to the remainder of the MotoGP season. The two-time premier class champion had earlier recorded four-straight podium finishes and a sprint victory, but then retired in the Netherlands before a disappointing sixth...
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