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Kimi Antonelli clinched the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, boosting his championship tally to a 45‑point lead over Lewis Hamilton and establishing himself as Italy’s second‑most successful Formula One driver. Championship Impact from Spa to Spa Antonelli’s victory at Sochi Olympic Park on Sunday hauls him 45 points clear of Hamilton, while team‑mate George Russell trails 50 […]

Mercedes’ Russell faces a tough 2026 after Spa retirements After two retirements, one triggered by a clash with Lewis Hamilton and another by a failed electrical deployment, George Russell now sits third in the 2026 standings, 50 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli and five points behind Hamilton. Montoya sees the silver lining Former Formula […]

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 […]