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Carlos Sainz queries F1's support of 2026 rules after early simulations: "How can we even accept that?"

Sainz is keen not to 'belittle' Formula 1, but remains upset by a lack of enjoyment in qualifying at once-fearsome Spa-Francorchamps circuit

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F1 Belgian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

What time free practice 3 and qualifying start at the 2026 Formula 1 Belgian grand prix, plus the full Spa-Francorchamps schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live

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Max Verstappen explains Spa radio message and delivers early verdict on Red Bull's pace

Verstappen believes Red Bull can look back on a positive start to the F1 weekend at Spa. While he topped the timesheets in first practice, he believes FP2 revealed the “true picture” of Red Bull’s pace

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George Russell ready to keep chasing down championship leader Kimi Antonelli at Spa

Antonelli’s lead in the F1 drivers’ standings looked insurmountable after Monaco, but now Russell is potentially within one race win of wiping it out

The Guardian - UK

Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change

Hadjar will start from the back of the Formula 1 grid at Spa-Francorchamps after incurring a penalty

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Isack Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change

Hadjar will start from the back of the Formula 1 grid at Spa-Francorchamps after incurring a penalty

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"Not the same challenge" or an "interesting" exercise? - Drivers on Spa's appeal in F1 2026

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris is braced for a neutered driving challenge at the Belgian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton is looking for positives

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F1 Belgian GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

What time free practice 1 and free practice 2 start at the 2026 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, plus the full Spa-Francorchamps schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live

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What Verstappen did – and didn't – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa

Max Verstappen made it clear at the very start of his Dutch media session that he would not comment on the McLaren rumours. After Silverstone, however, he did sit down with Red Bull for discussions

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What Max Verstappen did – and didn't – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa

Max Verstappen made it clear at the very start of his Dutch media session that he would not comment on the McLaren rumours. After Silverstone, however, he did sit down with Red Bull for discussions

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Lando Norris hit with penalty before even taking to track at Belgian GP

The reigning world champion will be at an immediate disadvantage this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps

The Independent UK

Lando Norris handed boost after McLaren confirm ‘significant’ upgrade for Belgian Grand Prix

McLaren will introduce a new rear wing before the race at Spa-Francorchamps and further upgrades in Hungary

The Independent UK

Five things to look out for at the F1 Belgian GP

F1 heads to Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, but it might have a very different look to previous years

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F1 drivers braced for more deployment pain at Belgian GP

After Silverstone’s long straights and minimal heavy braking zones, F1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps braced for more of the same challenges

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George Russell jokes 2024 Belgian GP pain will stay with him until his "deathbed"

George Russell has reflected on his painful 2024 Belgian GP disqualification as he prepares to return to Spa-Francorchamps

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Why Red Bull and Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa

Energy-starved circuits are proving to be a challenge for Red Bull. Verstappen had already pointed to it, and Laurent Mekies now expects Spa and Monza to present similar challenges

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Why Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa

Energy starved circuits are proving to be a challenge for Red Bull. Verstappen had already pointed to it, and Laurent Mekies now expects Spa and Monza to present similar challenges

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Fred Vasseur dismisses Ferrari F1 title talk: "Let's focus on Spa"

Ferrari Formula 1 boss doesn't want to draw conclusions from the team's British Grand Prix win, one week on from a difficult weekend in Austria

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Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa

Mekies says Red Bull will leave 'no stone unturned' in its investigation of Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with all options regarding the rotating rear wing on the table

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Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa

Mekies says Red Bull will leave 'no stone unturned' in its investigation of Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with all options regarding the rotating rear wing on the table

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“They shouldn't ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn't believe in another Red Bull comeback

Max Verstappen believes it will be extremely difficult for Red Bull to turn its 2026 F1 season around. Beyond Silverstone, he also expects the team to struggle at Spa-Francorchamps and Monza

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"Maybe I've hit a black cat" – Max Verstappen can't believe Red Bull's bad luck in F1 2026

Max Verstappen believes it will be extremely difficult for Red Bull to turn its 2026 F1 season around. Beyond Silverstone, he also expects the team to struggle at Spa-Francorchamps and Monza

Autosport

Why Ferrari fears "deficit could be twice as big" to Mercedes at Silverstone and Spa

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc believe the layout of the next two circuits on the F1 calendar will place an even greater emphasis on power unit performance and energy management

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"Deficit could be twice as big" – Why Ferrari expects “tough” F1 weekends at Silverstone and Spa

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc believe the layout of the next two circuits on the F1 calendar will place an even greater emphasis on power unit performance and energy management

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Carlos Sainz “not really” considering F1 future beyond Williams until summer break

The Spaniard’s contract with Grove is up at the end of 2026, but he has told his team to “leave me a bit on my own” until after F1’s summer break

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