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 The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2025
Red Bull takes blame for Tsunoda strategy failure in F1 Belgian GP After receiving the latest-spec floor on his Red Bull RB21, Yuki Tsunoda was delighted to qualify seventh in Belgium – his first appearance in Q3 since the Miami GP weekend more than two months ago. Autosport · Jul 29, 2025
Red Bull takes blame for Yuki Tsunoda strategy failure in F1 Belgian GP After receiving the latest-spec floor on his Red Bull RB21, Yuki Tsunoda was delighted to qualify seventh in Belgium – his first appearance in Q3 since the Miami GP weekend more than two months ago. Motorsport · Jul 29, 2025
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
George Russell facing anxious wait to discover if he has Mercedes seat next year Max Verstappen’s break clause from his Red Bull contract can no longer be activated. The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2025
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? Autosport · Jul 28, 2025
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 Motorsport · Jul 28, 2025
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. Autosport · Jul 28, 2025
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… Motorsport · 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
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… Motorsport · 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
Motorsport · Jul 27, 2025 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.
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…
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 Lewis Hamilton criticises delayed start to Belgian GP – but team bosses side with FIA The race was suspended for 80 minutes before four laps behind the safety car took place ahead of a rolling start
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 Hamilton agrees with Verstappen that Belgian GP should not have been delayed The Ferrari driver was able to switch from intermediates to dry tyres after just seven racing laps.
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.
Motorsport · Jul 27, 2025 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.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 Oscar Piastri ‘deserved’ Belgian Grand Prix win, admits team-mate Lando Norris The start of the 13th round in Spa-Francorchamps was delayed by one hour and 20 minutes due to heavy rain in the Ardennes.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025 Oscar Piastri eases away from Norris to win rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix The Australian was rarely challenged in a rain-hit race and Lewis Hamilton charged through the field for seventh place
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 The key blueprint Oscar Piastri nailed to outfox Lando Norris in rain-impacted Belgian GP Piastri extended his title lead over Norris after copying Max Verstappen with a wily race start at Spa
Motorsport · Jul 27, 2025 F1 Belgian GP: Oscar Piastri beats Lando Norris after lengthy rain delay Oscar Piastri led home Lando Norris for his sixth win of the 2025 Formula 1 season as McLaren scored another 1-2 at a wet-to-dry Belgian Grand Prix.
Autosport · Jul 27, 2025 F1 Belgian GP: Piastri wins uneventful Spa race after demoting Norris at start Oscar Piastri led home Lando Norris for his sixth win of the 2025 Formula 1 season as McLaren scored another 1-2 at a wet-to-dry Belgian Grand Prix.