F1 Belgian Grand Prix

McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella said the Belgian Grand Prix showcased the car’s pace today, painting a picture of a performance that could have yielded podium points for Lando Norris if not for a ten‑place grid penalty. Grid Penalty Hits Norris, but Pace Speaks Norris began seventh after a battery swap that exceeded the year‑long […]

A crane‑lifted crash at Spa-Francorchamps exposed the 2026 Mercedes floor, revealing diffuser tweaks that could tip the championship balance. Seat of Power The floor remains the primary source of downforce in F1, and teams fiercely guard its design. Even in the 2026 season, where ground effect rules have been relaxed, the underside still harbours strategic […]

Sergio Pérez has described his final six months at Red Bull as “toxic,” admitting the team’s dominant period triggered internal friction that strained his mental game. Red Bull’s Winning Streak Turns Inward During his four‑year run beside Max Verstappen, the Milton Keynes outfit secured two Constructors’ titles (2022, 2023) while Verstappen collected four Drivers’ crowns. Yet Pérez […]

Energy management at Spa-Francorchamps has been the headline this weekend, as the 2026 power units proved too fickle for even the most experienced drivers. “Energy‑starved” Spa puts 2026 power units to the test The Ardennes track’s long straights and fast corners drain the 540‑hp internal‑combustion core, leaving little room to harvest regenerative energy. That pales […]

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has labeled his team’s power unit as the most powerful on the grid, a statement that could tip the balance of the upcoming ADUO review. Mercedes Confirms Its Power‑Unit Supremacy During Sky Sports interviews after the Belgian GP, Wolff pointed out that Mercedes’ V6 failed to deliver adequate straight‑line pace, affecting […]

Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar defied expectations at the Belgian Grand Prix, slipping into sixth place after an unconventional double pit stop. Unorthodox Start From the Back Hadjar began the race from the rear of the grid, a penalty imposed after the Frenchman’s fifth power‑unit of the season. He began on hard tyres, climbing through two […]

Ferrari’s internal strategy on their two championship‑contending drivers has flared up again as the Belgian Grand Prix approaches. Podcast Insight – Melted Mountains and F1 Foresight While hiking the Austrian peaks, a Formula 1 journalist has been listening to F1 Nation’s preview of the Belgian Grand Prix. The show featured IndyCar veteran James Hinchcliffe and former […]

Kimi Antonelli storms across the Spa‑Francorchamps circuit, turning a disastrous Belgian Grand Prix into a textbook example of resilience. From Irish Crisis to Belgian Triumph In the sprint, a misfired start and a spin reduced him to the 17th position, only ahead of Hulkenberg and the Alpines. The subsequent main qualifying lost him the chance […]

A 19‑year‑old Mercedes rookie claimed the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, sealing his sixth triumph of the season at Spa‑Francorchamps when he out‑drifted Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to take the checkered flag. After the victory, the driver signed the Moët & Chandon bottle with a handwritten note reading “Happy Birthday, Dad,” a gesture that sparked applause and […]

Kimi Antonelli seized the victory at the Ardennes circuit, becoming the first driver to claim two wins in the opening month of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Antonelli Falls from Behind to Retain the Lead After a nervy start that saw rival Max Verstappen surge through Eau Rouge and momentarily claim the front‑row, Antonelli sliced through the pack […]