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

Nicolas Lopes4 months ago4 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 Albrecht4 months ago4 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 Put4 months ago4 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 Ferchichi4 months ago4 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 Kaur4 months ago4 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…

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

Anumitha Murugapandian4 months ago4 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 Costa4 months ago4 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…

Sainz “going to keep giving myself time to take the decision” regarding F1 future

Jonah Presser4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Carlos Sainz continues to stir rumours in the driver market. In fact, during a press conference a few weeks ago, Kevin Magnussen called Sainz the “cork in the bottle” of the driver market. However, a new arrival may entice the Spaniard to finally put pen to paper for next year. With the arrival of former…

Aston Martin F1 “quite happy with how the new package worked in Hungary” — Alonso

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Aston Martin driver, Fernando Alonso recently shared his thoughts on the team’s performance following a challenging 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix where he finished 11th. The race saw Alonso start P7, moving up a spot at the start. After early pit stops shook up the midfield order, Alonso found himself battling through the pack. He made…

F3 | Belgian GP | Free Practice | Browning tops rainy session at Spa

Chiara Martin4 months ago4 months ago04 mins

The free practice session in Belgium commenced under wet conditions as drivers and teams adapted to the longest circuit on the calendar. With rain expected on both Friday and Saturday, this session was crucial for everyone to familiarise themselves with the track in wet conditions. Luke Browning initially set the pace with a 2:22.089 for…