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Ferrari: Straightline speed deficit to Red Bull at Spa not a concern for Monza

Ferrari does not believe its Spa straightline speed deficit to Red Bull will prove to be a concern at its home Formula 1 race at Monza next weekend.

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How F1 teams juggled Spa’s contrasting downforce demands

The varying characteristics of the three sectors of Formula 1’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit means teams have to choose a compromise between straightline speed and downforce. Check out how the teams managed to walk that tightrope last weekend.

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Video: Just how did Verstappen win from 14th at Spa?

Max Verstappen scored one of the most dominant victories of his Formula 1 career to date with a fight through the field to win Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

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Ten things we learned from the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix

Formula 1 is never too far away from the headlines, and it returned after its summer holidays with a Spa break. From driver market and team news to another pivotal race in the world championship fight, here's 10 of the biggest talking points from the Belgian Grand Prix weekend

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10 things we learned from the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix

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Hamilton facing F1 power unit grid penalty after Spa collision

The power unit used by Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix has been returned to Mercedes' powertrains base in Brixworth for inspection following his collision with Fernando Alonso.

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Red Bull: Eau Rouge F1 compromises, not lightweight chassis, behind Spa form

Red Bull thinks ride height compromises all teams were forced to make because of Eau Rouge were behind Max Verstappen’s dominance of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix weekend.

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Lewis Hamilton incurred wrath of F1 stewards with what he did after Belgian GP crash

Lewis Hamilton retired from the race at Spa on the first lap after a collision with Fernando Alonso, escaping punishment for causing it but still getting a telling off from the stewards

Daily Mirror

How Ocon pulled off his Hakkinen-style Spa F1 double overtake

Esteban Ocon channelled his inner Mika Hakkinen by completing a brilliant double pass along the Kemmel Straight at Spa, drawing comparisons to the two-time Formula 1 champion's move in 2000.

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No hope Spa F1 struggles were track specific, says Ferrari

Mattia Binotto has downplayed suggestions Ferrari's Formula 1 struggles at Spa were simply track specific after its resounding defeat to Red Bull in the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Daniel Ricciardo labelled 'broken man' after Belgian GP showing and McLaren axe

Ricciardo started the race at Spa-Francorchamps in the points positions, but tumbled down the grid just a few days after his impending departure from McLaren was announced

Daily Mirror

Leclerc: No frustration with Ferrari despite late Spa F1 pit stop backfiring

Charles Leclerc says he feels no frustration with Ferrari’s Formula 1 strategists over the decision to pit him late at Spa despite the call backfiring in the last two laps.

Motorsport

Verstappen: Red Bull F1 car 'on rails on incredible Spa weekend'

Max Verstappen felt his Red Bull Formula 1 car 'was really on rails' after a crushing win in the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Belgian GP to remain on F1 calendar in 2023

Formula 1 will return to Spa-Francorchamps in 2023 after agreeing a one-year contract extension with the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Belgian GP to remain on F1 calendar in 2023 as contract extended

Formula 1 will return to Spa-Francorchamps in 2023 after agreeing a one-year contract extension with the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Autosport writers' favourite F1 Belgian Grands Prix

The future of the Belgian Grand Prix has been widely discussed in the run-up to this weekend's race that resumes the 2022 Formula 1 season after the summer break.

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Tsunoda pit lane start moves Verstappen and Leclerc up Spa F1 grid

Yuki Tsunoda will start Sunday’s Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the pit lane after a power unit change, moving title fighters Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc up the grid.

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Tsunoda pitlane start moves Verstappen and Leclerc up Spa F1 grid

Yuki Tsunoda will start Sunday’s Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the pitlane after a power unit change, moving title fighters Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc up the grid.

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Verstappen: Spa track changes will create "more cautious" Belgian GP start

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen believes modifications made to the Spa circuit will create a “more cautious” start to Formula 1’s 2022 Belgian Grand Prix.

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Verstappen: Spa changes will create "more cautious" F1 GP start

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen believes modifications made to the Spa circuit will create a “more cautious” start to Formula 1’s 2022 Belgian Grand Prix.

Daily Mirror

Charles Leclerc makes honest Max Verstappen and Red Bull admission ahead of Belgian GP

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will start the Belgian Grand Prix in pole position, but it was Red Bull driver Max Verstappen who set the pace throughout qualifying at Spa

Irish Mirror

Michael Schumacher remembered by Eddie Jordan 30 years since his first Formula 1 Grand Prix win

"Is he the greatest driver of all time? I have some reservations about that. But that's just me. Everyone has their own opinion,'' said Irishman Jordan.

Motorsport

McLaren goes aggressive on Spa F1 upgrades in straightline speed push

McLaren has opted for an aggressive update package for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix in a bid to boost the straight-line speed of its Formula 1 car.

Autosport

Leclerc set to start Belgian GP from back of grid after power unit changes

Charles Leclerc is set to start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Ferrari opted to take a new Formula 1 power unit for this weekend.

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Leclerc set to start Belgian GP from back of grid after engine change

Charles Leclerc is set to start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Ferrari opted to take a new Formula 1 power unit for this weekend.

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