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Why Aston and McLaren are testing F1 Pirellis that may never race

The two-day test is the latest step in Pirelli’s programme of no-blanket slick running, although it is set to be compromised by rain.

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Departing boss Szafnauer hopes “future is bright” for Alpine F1 staff

After 18 months in charge of the team, Szafnauer completed his final weekend with Alpine at Spa on Sunday evening, following Friday's announcement of his departure.

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What Red Bull thought Verstappen was risking with Spa soft tyre tactics

The world champion had irrepressibly risen from the sixth place he had occupied on the grid, five places down from topping Friday evening qualifying thanks to his post-practice gearbox change.

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Alonso: Aston Martin “felt more normal” again in F1 Belgian GP

Alonso finished the Spa race in fifth place, beating the Mercedes of George Russell and the surviving McLaren of Lando Norris.

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Szafnauer hopes “future is bright” for Alpine F1 staff

After 18 months in charge of the team, Szafnauer completed his final weekend with Alpine at Spa on Sunday evening, following Friday's announcement of his departure.

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McLaren requires “urgent work” after F1 Belgian GP reality check

The team has gradually introduced a major upgrade package for its MCL60, but drivers and management have sought to play down expectations for recent races. Nevertheless, McLaren scored podiums at the Red Bull Ring, Silverstone and in the Spa sprint race last weekend.

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Wolff: Mercedes F1 development direction right despite return of bouncing

The German manufacturer introduced a decent upgrade for its W14 at Spa-Francorchamps last weekend, which included new sidepods and an updated floor.

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Red Bull suffers second broken F1 trophy in a row at Belgian GP

Red Bull celebrated Max Verstappen's and Sergio Perez's 1-2 victory at Spa-Francorchamps with a standard team photo, followed by champagne celebrations in front of its garage in the pitlane.

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Red Bull F1 trophy destroyed for second weekend in a row at Spa

Red Bull celebrated Max Verstappen's and Sergio Perez's 1-2 victory at Spa-Francorchamps with a standard team photo, followed by champagne celebrations in front of its garage in the pitlane.

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Verstappen split over seriousness of "pitstop training" comment during F1 Belgian GP

After their high-profile disagreement in qualifying at Spa, the pair again attracted attention with their discussions at various points of the Dutchman's dominant win on Sunday.

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Verstappen "50/50" on response to F1 race engineer in tense Belgian GP exchange

After their high-profile disagreement in qualifying at Spa, plus interest in Verstappen’s relationship with Lambiase growing in 2023 with an absence of a victory battle against Red Bull’s rivals, the pair again attracted attention with their discussions at various points of the Dutchman’s dominant win on Sunday.

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Gasly: F1 podium a turning point for under fire Alpine

Since the start of July, Alpine has replaced outspoken CEO Laurent Rossi - who has been moved aside to work on “special projects”. Then, on the Friday of the Spa weekend, it was announced team principal Otmar Szafnauer - at the helm for 18 months - and sporting director Alan Permane…

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The danger Verstappen faces alongside deja vu in his latest Spa fightback

All so familiar so far at Spa. Rain, risk, and Red Bull running away with a 2023 Formula 1 race.

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Russell feels F1 wet tyres are “pretty pointless” after Spa sprint

In rainy conditions all drivers are obliged to use the wet when running behind the safety car ahead of a race start.

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Verschoor disqualified from F2 Spa sprint for technical breach

The Van Amersfoort Racing driver was found to have used a throttle map not in compliance with Article 3.6.5 of the Technical Regulations for both the formation lap and race start.

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How Leclerc went from Spain Q1 exit to Spa pole in similar condition

Leclerc, one of F1’s star qualifiers, has had several disappointing results against the clock in 2023, as he has struggled to keep to the minimalistic approach required in mixed conditions to reduce mistakes and keep the sensitive Pirelli tyres in the correct state with his aggressive driving style.

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Verstappen sees no issues with race engineer after Spa F1 radio argument

The pair had a tetchy exchange at the end of the middle segment of qualifying that Verstappen would go on to top on Friday at Spa, which featured an expletive-laden rant from the driver.

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Verstappen set for discussion with race engineer over Spa F1 qualifying argument

The pair had a tetchy exchange at the end of the middle segment of qualifying that Verstappen would go on to top on Friday at Spa, which featured an expletive-laden rant from the driver.

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The Guardian - UK

Charles Leclerc on pole at Belgian GP after Max Verstappen penalty

Max Verstappen berated his team for ‘shit execution’ in qualifying as Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez joined Charles Leclerc on the front row of the grid

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Charles Leclerc claims Belgian Grand Prix pole after Max Verstappen grid penalty

Runaway title leader leads the field again with a blistering final lap, but will start Sunday’s race at Spa in sixth after a gearbox change

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F1 tyre blanket ban delayed to 2025

The decision was made at today’s F1 Commission meeting at Spa where the FIA, the F1 organisation and the teams talked through a number of key issues.

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F1 agrees to keep tyre blankets for slicks in 2024

The decision was made at today’s F1 Commission meeting at Spa where the FIA, the F1 organisation and the teams talked through a number of key issues.

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Explained: The possible scenarios if rain disrupts F1 Belgian GP weekend

While practice sessions lost to bad weather are a regular risk at Spa, the fact that this year it is a sprint weekend has made it more complicated than usual, with two qualifying sessions and two races to squeeze in.

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F1 Belgian GP qualifying – Start time, how to watch, TV channel

Due the sprint weekend format, qualifying at Spa will take place on Friday evening after just a single practice session.

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Russell: FIA will have to make "bold" decisions on F1 running in Spa rain

Russell indicated that F1 may see a repeat of the 2021 race day with little or no track running thanks to the conditions amid ongoing concerns over visibility.

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