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Why the F1 Belgian GP start was delayed for so long

Het langdurig uitstellen van de start in Spa

Motorsport · Jul 28, 2025

Why F1 Belgian GP start was delayed for so long

Heavy rain in the morning triggered flashbacks of 2021 for many in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock. Back then, unrelenting rain in the Ardennes resulted in a “race” of just two laps behind the safety car. Four years on, a repeat of that scenario was avoided - but the race was far…

Autosport · Jul 28, 2025

Ferrari boss defends F1 Belgian GP delay: "We would give them s*** if something happened"

In the 80-minute interregnum between FIA race control red-flagging proceedings in Belgium at the end of the formation lap behind the safety car and the race finally getting under way – albeit under neutralised conditions again – there was plenty of time for commentators and fans alike to tap their…

Autosport · Jul 28, 2025

Max Verstappen condemns delayed Belgian Grand Prix start amid wet weather

Max Verstappen condemned as unne­ces­sary the FIA decision to delay the start of the Belgian Grand Prix because of adverse weather, but George Russell backed the FIA’s decision

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025

Russell: Mercedes to hold "big meeting" over F1 performance drop

George Russell has revealed he is set to have a "big meeting" this week with Mercedes to try to understand its recent drop in performance in Formula 1.

Autosport · Jul 27, 2025

Was FIA right to delay Belgian GP start over safety? F1 drivers' verdict

Fernando Alonso: "We know that safety is priority, we even spoke about that on Friday, at the previous briefing. And I think at the beginning it was not raceable conditions with visibility, so I think the race started at the right time, to be honest."

Autosport · Jul 27, 2025

Ferrari: Split strategy the right call to get Hamilton into F1 Belgian GP top 10

Heavy rain was forecast for the Sunday of the Belgian Grand Prix, tempting several Formula 1 teams to adopt higher downforce settings – even if that meant breaking parc ferme rules and starting from the pitlane. For the majority this came at a cost, but not to Lewis Hamilton as…

Autosport · Jul 27, 2025

Verstappen slams F1 Belgian GP rain delay: "If you can't see, you can always lift"

Max Verstappen has slammed Formula 1 race control's decision to delay the Belgian Grand Prix's start amid visibility concerns, which he felt penalised Red Bull's switch to a wet set-up.

Autosport · Jul 27, 2025

Tsunoda "frustrated" after "miscommunication" cost him points in F1 Belgian GP

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda was left frustrated after a "miscommunication" over his pitstop resulted in him missing out on scoring points in the Belgian Grand Prix.

Autosport · Jul 27, 2025

Norris concedes Piastri "deserved" F1 Belgian GP win despite strategy gamble

Lando Norris believes his McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Oscar Piastri was the rightful winner of the Belgian Grand Prix, dismissing ideas he could have caught him with a perfect performance. 

Autosport · Jul 27, 2025