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Kimi Antonelli’s F1 performance drop “likely” due to Mercedes car changes

Recent changes to Mercedes' 2025 Formula 1 car may well be to blame for the team's drop in form, according to trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin, who theorises this is hurting rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli more than his more experienced team-mate.

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The key number set to keep Max Verstappen at Red Bull for 2026

Verstappen has been linked with Mercedes but is unlikely to be bought out of his £50m-a-year contract

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Turkey ready to rejoin F1 calendar should others cancel

Formula 1 confirmed its 2026 calendar last month, but Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host a race as early as next year if any event is forced to cancel.

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Turkey prepared to step in for 2026 F1 calendar if other circuits cancel

Formula 1 confirmed the 2026 calendar last month, but Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host an F1 race as early as next year if any race is forced to cancel.

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Antonelli reveals Hamilton’s empowering words amid Belgian GP nightmare

Andrea Kimi Antonelli revealed Lewis Hamilton paid him an uplifting visit following the Formula 1 rookie’s poor showing in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Why the F1 Belgian GP start was delayed for so long

Het langdurig uitstellen van de start in Spa

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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…

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Kimi Antonelli reveals Lewis Hamilton’s empowering words amid Spa debacle

Andrea Kimi Antonelli revealed Lewis Hamilton paid him an uplifting visit following the Formula 1 rookie’s poor showing in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Ferrari boss defends F1 Belgian GP delay: “We would give them shit 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…

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

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Red Bull power play: How Austria is tightening its grip on the F1 team

It’s well known that an often-brutal power struggle has been in raging behind the scenes at Red Bull for the past 18 months. But who was it who finally won out and pulled the plug on Christian Horner?

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Secret documents and a rallying cry: How Lewis Hamilton is trying to revive Ferrari

Hamilton endured a ‘weekend to forget’ in Spa but the seven-time world champion remains determined to end his F1 career on a high – and is already eyeing change for 2026

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Max Verstappen cannot trigger Red Bull exit clause for 2026 after F1 Belgian GP

Max Verstappen will enter the Formula One summer break as a

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Verstappen can no longer trigger Red Bull exit clause for 2026 after F1 Belgian GP

Following the Belgian Grand Prix, it’s clear that Max Verstappen will be in the top three of the championship standings during the summer break.

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Who slept best last night: Nico Rosberg

When the most insightful Formula 1 reporter in Spa is a former racing driver, it says a lot about the current state of an entire profession – or rather, how dire things have become in terms of critical journalism. Especially in a paddock increasingly flooded by a phenomenon called ‘influencer’.

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Who slept worst last night: Toto Wolff

There’s a lot to admire about Toto Wolff – and his openness about personal challenges tied to tough life experiences is certainly high on that list. Whether it's his time as a driving instructor at the A1 Ring, battling financial problems, or his childhood memories of his father’s battle with…

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The winners and losers from F1's 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

Whether you believe in momentum or not, Lando Norris was on a bit of a roll after a deserved win in Austria and a somewhat fortuitous home triumph at Silverstone, closing the gap with Oscar Piastri to just eight points to effectively reset the 2025 title fight at the halfway…

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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.

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Ferrari: Split strategy right call to get Lewis Hamilton into Belgian GP points

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.

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

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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.

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Max 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 start of the Belgian Grand Prix for over an hour due to visibility concerns, which he felt penalised Red Bull's decision to move towards a wet weather set-up.

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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.

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Belgian GP: Five quick takeaways

Two consecutive wins brought Lando Norris within striking distance of his team-mate and now sole championship rival, reigniting hopes of reclaiming the championship lead before the summer break. The Brit has made significant progress in recent races, particularly in adapting his driving style, which has paid off in a series…

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F1 Belgian GP start delayed as rain hits Spa

Formula 1 race control has red-flagged the Belgian Grand Prix before the start due to poor weather conditions around Spa-Francorchamps.

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