F1 Belgian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen has announced a development‑tracking partnership with Belgian driver Dries Van Langendonck that blends management, coaching and McLaren involvement. A New Structure for a Young Talent Management Under the Verstappen Brand The Verstappen group will take charge of Van Langendonck’s management, with Raymond Vermeulen leading the effort. This marks the first time the Verstappen camp has […]

Aston Martin Unveils “B‑spec” Upgrade for Hungary Aston Martin will roll out its most extensive upgrade package yet at the Hungarian Grand Prix, aiming to correct the AMR26’s long‑standing chassis shortcomings. Key Technical Changes and Homologation Hurdles The overhaul trims overall weight and reconfigures the gearbox, requiring a fresh FIA homologation check. The change, dubbed a “B‑spec” […]

George Russell’s 2026 Formula 1 season is a study in variance, with the Mercedes driver falling from frequently front‑seat poses to a series of under‑performing outings as new rules reshaped the car. Alongside a rival Mercedes, he trails in the pack Kimi Antonelli is leading the championship, having claimed five consecutive Grand Prix wins, a rare […]

Williams performance slump has sharpened former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer’s criticism of Carlos Sainz’s battle to lift the Grove outfit. Stalled in the Pit After the FW48 front‑wing upgrade fell flat at the British Grand Prix, Sainz voiced frustration and concern, revealing that the anticipated performance lift did not materialise. Palmer, speaking on the F1 […]

Formula 1’s 2026 battery‑policy is reshaping Spa‑Francorchamps into a less electrified, more straightforward spectacle, the first official statement from the governing body confirmed this week. Spa’s Simplified Energy Sprint With the new power‑unit constraints, teams have had to mine every watt on the only long straight, the Kemmel. Braking zones are severely curtailed at Turn 1’s La […]

Verstappen declared that he has not yet fixed his next‑season future, refusing to answer speculations that link him to McLaren and keeping his exit clause open for 2027. Press conference silence on move rumors During Friday’s FIA briefing on the red sofa, Max Verstappen focused on junior McLaren‑driver Dries Van Langendonck but steered clear of his […]

Lewis Hamilton has permanently severed ties with Ferrari’s formal simulator, asserting the move has visibly boosted his performance on the grid. Steering away from the simulator Hamilton abandoned the tool at the Canadian Grand Prix after discovering its data correlation was “not good enough” for the car’s real‑world behaviour. He noted that, while he has […]

Charles Leclerc drew the British Grand Prix into a victory for Ferrari after improvising his style to meet 2026’s new rules. Ferrari’s Response to 2026 Regulations The 2026 season introduced sweeping changes to powertrain and chassis design, stripping the cars of some downforce while demanding tighter energy management. Drivers faced a fresh dynamic, with the […]

Former Formula 1 champion David Coulthard warned that Spa‑Francorchamps remains a brutal test for modern cars, recalling a 1990s crash that broke his leg. Coulthard’s caution on Spa’s high‑speed workhorses During the latest episode of the Up To Speed podcast, the 13‑time grand prix winner contrasted today’s F1 machinery with the 1990s’, noting that the lack of a proper […]

Red Bull has reinstated its unchanged 2026 rear‑wing in the early stages of the season after two high‑profile incidents involving a reversible design. Reversible wing blamed for crashes In Austria, Max Verstappen’s qualifying session ended with a heavy crash when the wing failed to close properly. The incident mirrored a spin into the stony curb […]