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F1 | Belgian GP | FP3 | Verstappen tops rain-soaked final practice ahead of Piastri; Stroll crashes out

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Final practice for the 2024 Belgian GP got underway in very wet conditions around Spa-Francorchamps, as the rain hit the circuit just minutes before the session started. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen was the first car out on track, unsurprisingly sporting a set of the green-walled intermediate tyres – and immediately found conditions difficult, running…

F3 | Belgian Grand Prix | Sprint Race | Beganovic grabs win from Minì in difficult circumstances

Ewout Albrecht2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

A mostly wet track greeted the front row consisting of Dino Beganovic and Gabriele Miní, but that didn’t stop the drivers to start on slicks. During the formation lap it became clear that Tim Tramnitz and the Prema team were under investigation for an unsafe release and a pit lane infringement respectively. Everyone got away…

“He’s got really amazing commitment and work ethic” — Komatsu opens up about signing Ocon on multi-year F1 deal

Magdalena Put2 months ago2 months ago011 mins

The decision to bring Esteban Ocon on board for 2025 and beyond was announced in Spa-Francorchamps, the track where Ocon made his F1 debut in 2016 for the now-defunct Manor Racing. This marks the first time that a Grand Prix winner will drive for Haas, which is a significant achievement for the team. Ayao Komatsu…

Mattia Binotto will have “full responsibility” for Audi’s F1 project — Bravi

Syrine Ferchichi2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Earlier this week, Audi announced that former Ferrari team manager Mattia Binotto will join the team as the sole leader of their F1 effort, effectively replacing both team CEO Andrea Seidl and chairman Oliver Hoffmann. As the team gears up for its imminent takeover of the Sauber team, rumours emerged over the reality of the…

F1 still a “key project” for Alpine says Famin

Harshpreet Kaur2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

With Bruno Famin and Alpine F1 annoucing a decision for the Frenchman to step back from his role as the Team Principal in a few weeks, the French team is undergoing a management change yet again. It has only been a year since Famin took charge. Famin also indicated that Alpine F1 is looking to…

F1 | Belgian GP | FP2 | McLaren responds with 1-2 ahead of Verstappen; Perez down in P9

Nicolas Lopes2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Cloudy skies met the drivers and teams for the start of second practice for the 2024 Belgian GP, as most drivers headed out on the medium tyres for their opening runs, with penalty-bound Max Verstappen continuing his strong form from FP1 to lead the opening runs, a tenth of a second clear of Lando Norris…

F2 | Belgian Grand Prix | Qualifying | Championship contender Paul Aron takes pole position as Victor Martins sets no time after a outlap incident

Anumitha Murugapandian2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

It is time to set the grid in Spa as the penultimate round of Formula 2 is here in the Belgian Grand Prix. This will be key for the extremely tight championship battle with Isack Hadjar, Paul Aron, Gabriel Bortoleto and Zane Maloney. With none of the driver having the opportunity to set a push…

F3 | Belgian GP | Qualifying | Voisin gets first ever F3 pole ahead of Dunne and Fornaroli, Prema on reverse pole

Lucrezia Costa2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

It’s time to set the grid for the penultimate round of the Formula 3 season! Who will get on pole, one of the top four championship contenders Mini, Browning, Lindblad and Fornaroli, only separated by 7 points, or an outsider name like Van Hoepen last time round in Hungary? It’s cloudy but not as rainy…

Bruno Famin to leave team principal position at Alpine F1 squad

James O'Connor2 months ago03 mins

Ahead of the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix race, the upheaval at Alpine continues. Alpine team principal Bruno Famin will depart his position. However, the Frenchman will remain his role at VP of Motorsports within the organisation. At the Belgian Grand Prix last year, Alpine announced that team principal Otmar Szafnauer, sporting director Alan Permane and…

F1 | Belgian GP | FP1 | Verstappen tops the session ahead of Piastri and Albon

Marika Petracca2 months ago05 mins

Not even time to go out on track for the first session that penalties are already lining up ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen will be taking a 10 – place grid penalty for changing the ICE, while Yuki Tsunoda will be starting from the very back of the grid: multiple new components…