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![Aron on pole again at Spa, Antonelli and Hadjar under investigation for impeding | Formula 2](/images/defect.gif) |
Aron on pole again at Spa, Antonelli and Hadjar under investigation for impeding | Formula 2
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Championship contender Paul Aron secured his third feature race pole of the season, and second pole in two weeks, at Spa-Francorchamps.
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![Voisin on pole, Lindblad 27th after chaotic end to qualifying | Formula 3](/images/defect.gif) |
Voisin on pole, Lindblad 27th after chaotic end to qualifying | Formula 3
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Rodin driver Callum Voisin is set to start on pole position for Sunday\'s Formula 3 feature race after a wild end to qualifying at Spa.
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![Lawson to run RB in test after Belgian GP weekend | RaceFans Round-up](/images/defect.gif) |
Lawson to run RB in test after Belgian GP weekend | RaceFans Round-up
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In the round-up: Lawson to run RB in test • McLaren sign 13-year-old karting prodigy • Hadjar and Antonelli reprimanded
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![Verstappen comfortably fastest ahead of Piastri and Albon in first practice at Spa | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Verstappen comfortably fastest ahead of Piastri and Albon in first practice at Spa | Formula 1
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Max Verstappen went quickest of all in the opening practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix, half a second ahead of Oscar Piastri.
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![Why Renault is poised to end its F1 engine project and what it means for Alpine | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Why Renault is poised to end its F1 engine project and what it means for Alpine | Formula 1
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Renault has done "incredible" work on its 2026 engine so why is it preparing to scrap the project and make Alpine a customer team"
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![No Belgian GP updates for Red Bull as McLaren and Mercedes continue push | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
No Belgian GP updates for Red Bull as McLaren and Mercedes continue push | Formula 1
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Red Bull have no further updates for their car at this weekend\'s Belgian Grand Prix but their three closest rival teams all do.
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![Norris leads McLaren one-two ahead of Verstappen in second practice | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Norris leads McLaren one-two ahead of Verstappen in second practice | Formula 1
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Lando Norris set the quickest time in second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Space, ahead of McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri.
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![Sainz rules out taking sabbatical from F1 in 2025 | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Sainz rules out taking sabbatical from F1 in 2025 | Formula 1
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Carlos Sainz Jnr is determined to find a place on the grid next year despite admitting he is unlikely to find a sufficiently competitive drive.
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![Famin stepping down as Alpine team principal 12 months after ousting Szafnauer | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Famin stepping down as Alpine team principal 12 months after ousting Szafnauer | Formula 1
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Alpine is changing its team principal for the third time in four years. Bruno Famin will step down at the end of next month.
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McLaren will discuss prioritising one driver in title fight during summer break | Formula 1
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McLaren will decide during the summer break whether they need to prioritise one of their drivers in the championship.
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McLaren quickest but must strike the right balance on soggy Saturday | 2024 Belgian GP Friday practi...
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Although Max Verstappen has a grid penalty for Sunday, McLaren cannot afford to play it safe in what could be another wet qualifying in Spa.
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![Verstappen and Tsunoda to take grid penalties at Belgian Grand Prix | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Verstappen and Tsunoda to take grid penalties at Belgian Grand Prix | Formula 1
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Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda will incur grid drop penalties for this weekend\'s Belgian Grand Prix.
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Norris “not very comfortable” in car despite being fastest on Friday | Formula 1
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Lando Norris insists he does not feel comfortable with his McLaren despite being fastest of all in Friday practice at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Drivers praise first use of “fair” new qualifying lap time deletion rule | Formula 3
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Formula 3 drivers praised a new rule allowing the stewards to delete a driver\'s fastest lap time in qualifying if they cause a red flag, after it was used for the first time.
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Sauber’s focus on 2026 is compromising its current form – Bottas | RaceFans Round-up
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In the round-up: Sauber not "stable" over recent years - Bottas • Ferrari lacking "three or four tenths" • Taponen replaces banned Tsolov
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![Ocon to join Bearman in all-new driver line-up at Haas for 2025 | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Ocon to join Bearman in all-new driver line-up at Haas for 2025 | Formula 1
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Haas has confirmed the final part of its all-new driver line-up for 2025, with Esteban Ocon joining the team to partner Oliver Bearman.
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McLaren team orders “a new situation we’re inexperienced at handling” – Pias...
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Oscar Piastri insists his relationship with Lando Norris is strong despite the tense end to last weekend\'s Hungarian Grand Prix.
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![Perez will be “one spec behind” Verstappen again at Spa | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Perez will be “one spec behind” Verstappen again at Spa | Formula 1
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Sergio Perez said he hopes not having Red Bull\'s latest specification parts "is not too much of a penalty" at this weekend\'s Belgian Grand Prix.
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![Norris’ former McLaren team mates say he was right to give up win | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Norris’ former McLaren team mates say he was right to give up win | Formula 1
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Two of Lando Norris\' former team mates backed his decision to give up victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix under orders from McLaren.
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Pictures: Ocon, Gasly and Tsunoda’s special helmets for the Belgian Grand Prix | Formula 1
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Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly are wearing special helmets this weekend to promote the new film Deadpool and Wolverine and Yuki Tsunoda has a new look too.
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![Mixed forecasts for rain during Belgian Grand Prix weekend | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
Mixed forecasts for rain during Belgian Grand Prix weekend | Formula 1
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Rain is expected at some stage during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend but forecasts predict it will arrive at different times.
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Verstappen dismisses critics of “vocal” radio messages and late-night simracing | Formul...
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Max Verstappen defended himself following criticism of his angry radio messages and suggestions his simracing impaired his drive in Hungary.
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![A third penalty-to-win drive at Spa for Verstappen will be his toughest yet | Formula 1](/images/defect.gif) |
A third penalty-to-win drive at Spa for Verstappen will be his toughest yet | Formula 1
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Max Verstappen won the last two Belgian grands prix despite penalties, but doing the same this year will be far harder.
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Mercedes surprised Hamilton’s car was “completely unscathed” in Verstappen clash |...
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Mercedes admitted they were surprised Lewis Hamilton\'s car wasn\'t damaged by his collision with Max Verstappen during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Alpine reveal special livery to promote Deadpool and Wolverine at Belgian GP | Formula 1
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Alpine will use a special livery to promote a film starring its investor Ryan Reynolds at this weekend\'s Belgian Grand Prix.
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