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The old and new ideas used by F1’s top teams for the unique Spa challenge

While Spa-Francorchamps has a demanding middle sector, its long straights mean Formula 1 teams need to bring low-downforce solutions.

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McLaren to address Norris's "missed opportunities" after Spa start error

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the team will help Lando Norris weed out costly mistakes after his second slow start in a row at Spa.

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Should McLaren back Norris or Piastri? Our F1 writers have their say

Across the most recent eight rounds of this year's championship, Oscar Piastri has added 126 points to his name, while Norris trails slightly having accrued 116. You can argue the toss over who deserved the Hungary win; Piastri's opening stints were stronger, but Lando Norris made the decision difficult in…

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Why other top teams slept on Russell's Spa one-stopper

In the immediate aftermath of the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton questioned why he wasn't afforded the same one-stop strategy that helped team-mate George Russell win the race.

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Seven things we learned at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix

Leaving Formula 1’s 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes was dealing with the joy of what turned out to be a win after all for long-time race leader Lewis Hamilton, but the hurt (and embarrassment) of losing George Russell’s on-the-road triumph after his one-stop gamble had seemingly paid off.

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What’s at stake for Red Bull as Perez F1 decision looms

After another hot and cold weekend at Spa's Belgian Grand Prix, a decision on Sergio Perez's Red Bull fate is now imminent.

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What’s at stake for Red Bull as Perez decision looms

After another hot and cold weekend at Spa's Belgian Grand Prix, a decision on Sergio Perez's Red Bull fate is imminent.

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How Mercedes went from Friday practice disaster to F1 race winners

The body language of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as they climbed up the steps at the back of their engineering trucks after second F1 practice in Belgium said everything.Heads looking down and shoulders drooped, as they spiralled their way up, it was clear that this had been a bad…

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Were Russell’s worn tyres the cause of his Spa F1 disqualification?

George Russell’s disqualification for his Mercedes being underweight caught his team by surprise after Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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Belgian Grand Prix Takeaways: George Russell DQ Spoils Dream Day for Mercedes

In the final race before the summer break, the 26-year-old nearly helmed a 1–2 finish along with Lewis Hamilton, but a technical infraction cost him a second win in four races.

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Explained: The F1 car weight rule that cost Russell Belgian GP victory

George Russell has lost his surprise 2024 Belgian Grand Prix victory due to a strict rule on Formula 1 car weight when it has been drained of fuel.

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Verstappen: Red Bull would’ve fought for Belgian GP win without penalty

Max Verstappen insists he and Red Bull could have been Formula 1 2024 Belgian Grand Prix victory contenders, had he started from higher up the grid at Spa.

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Verstappen: F1 Belgian GP pace showed Red Bull would’ve fought for win without penalty

Max Verstappen insists he and Red Bull could have been Formula 1 2024 Belgian Grand Prix victory contenders had he started from higher up the grid at Spa.

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Leclerc: Ferrari’s fourth in F1 Belgian GP “worse than expected” because Mercedes quicker

Charles Leclerc feels Ferrari cannot be satisfied with his best result since his 2024 Monaco win, as his fourth in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix came adrift of the race-winning Mercedes cars.

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Ferrari’s Spa result “worse than expected” with Mercedes quicker - Leclerc

Charles Leclerc feels Ferrari cannot be satisfied with his best result since his 2024 Monaco win, as his fourth position on-the-road in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix came adrift of the race-winning Mercedes cars.

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Russell: Mercedes updates not behind Belgian GP difficulties

Mercedes suffers from an inherent weakness at Spa and a reversion to its previous-specification floor was not behind the team's solid Belgian Grand Prix qualifying result, according to George Russell.

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How new Spa track surface has triggered unique F1 tyre headache

A partial resurfacing of the Formula 1 circuit at Spa-Francorchamps has triggered headaches for drivers and teams in working out how best to attack the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Mercedes updates not behind Spa F1 difficulties - Russell

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F1 Belgian GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped qualifying in wet conditions at Spa, but will start the race from 11th due to a grid drop for exceeding his engine allocation.

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Zhou penalised for impeding Verstappen in Spa qualifying

Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu has been penalised for impeding Max Verstappen during Q1 for Formula 1’s 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, in an incident that enraged the Red Bull driver.

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Verstappen faces ‘damage limitation’ at Belgian Grand Prix as Leclerc takes pole

Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix thanks to a strong lap in tricky wet conditions at Spa and Max Verstappen’s 10-place penalty

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Mercedes abandons new floor after Spa practice struggles

Mercedes has abandoned its new floor for the remainder of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix weekend following doubts over its performance during Friday practice.

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The downforce dilemma facing teams ahead of Spa F1 qualifying

A variable forecast over the remainder of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, with rain expected for qualifying ahead of a dry race, will cause Formula 1 teams a set-up dilemma.

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F1 Belgian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, channel

McLaren carried its recent form to Spa, with Lando Norris leading Oscar Piastri in Friday practice. Championship leader Max Verstappen was once again the closest rival to the McLaren duo in third.

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Mercedes losing nearly a full second on Spa straights

Mercedes thinks its “pretty bad day” of practice at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix was the result of losing 0.9 seconds on the straights against McLaren.

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