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How Racing Bulls let a driver shootout decide who got its Spa F1 cooling upgrade

Motorsport.com (F1) • 7/17/2026

With Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both delivering consecutive points finishes in recent races, surfing on an uptick in form for the Formula 1  team following an effective Canada upgrade, neither driver has needed any additional motivation to beat the other side of the garage. But when Racing Bulls was only able to bring one of its Spa-Francorchamps updates to one car, the ...Keep reading…

F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli headlines FP2 over Lando Norris as Pierre Gasly causes red flag

Motorsport.com (F1) • 7/17/2026

Kimi Antonelli vaulted to the top of the timesheets in Formula 1's second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just under two tenths clear of Lando Norris in a twice red-flagged session. The first red flag was innocuous enough and called out for gravel on the circuit; the second was produced by Pierre Gasly's crash in the final 15 minutes of the session, which interrupted the teams' long ...Keep reading…

Martin Brundle reveals "gut feeling" on Max Verstappen's Red Bull future

Motorsport.com (F1) • 7/17/2026

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has offered his verdict on the speculation surrounding Max Verstappen's future, revealing his "gut feeling" is that the four-time champion will remain with Red Bull next season. As rumours continue to circulate regarding the Dutchman's long-term future, Brundle has played down the immediate significance of behind-the-scenes ...Keep reading…

Kimi Antonelli admits he sometimes wishes he could go unrecognised as he opens up on rising fame

Motorsport.com (F1) • 7/17/2026

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has admitted that he sometimes wishes he could go "unrecognised" as he learns to cope with his newfound fame in Italy. Speaking during the drivers' press conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Antonelli was asked how he is dealing with the attention in his home country as his public profile increases. While the Italian welcomes the passionate ...Keep reading…

Esteban Ocon unveils special "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" helmet to Tom Holland

Motorsport.com (F1) • 7/17/2026

Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon, who is famously a huge Marvel fan, has revealed a special Spider-Man: Brand New Day-inspired helmet to actor and star of the film franchise Tom Holland. The special edition helmet, which the Frenchman will wear for two races in Belgium and Hungary, pays homage to Holland's iconic superhero character. "We wanted to do something cool, make it look a bit like ...Keep reading…

Juan Pablo Montoya says Kimi Antonelli is his own biggest F1 title threat

Motorsport.com (F1) • 7/17/2026

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes current championship leader Kimi Antonelli's biggest obstacle in the title race is his own mindset, urging the Mercedes garage to shield the teenager. Antonelli still leads the drivers' championship heading into the Belgian Grand Prix, but his team-mate George Russell closed the gap to 25 points after finishing second at the British ...Keep reading…

Isack Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change

Motorsport.com (F1) • 7/17/2026

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026. Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust system, exceeding his season's maximum allowance of four. Given the number of grid spots Hadjar would lose exceeds 15, his penalty is converted ...Keep reading…

F1 Belgian GP: Max Verstappen quickest in FP1 over Lewis Hamilton

Motorsport.com (F1) • 7/17/2026

Max Verstappen headlined the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just over a tenth clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as Red Bull demonstrated strong early pace. The Red Bull pair traded times at the top of the timesheets in the first 20 minutes of the session, Verstappen sporting mediums and Hadjar on the softs. Verstappen, who moved to the top at the end of the first ...Keep reading…