Leclerc Makes Verstappen Admission! | F1 News
7/17/2026, 5:34:45 PM
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F1 News from Spa as Charles Leclerc makes a surprising admission about Max Verstappen after changing his opinion of the four-time World Champion. We'll also react to Friday Practice at the Belgian Grand Prix, the latest driver market rumours and everything we've learned ahead of qualifying. π Subscribe to F1 Grandstand: https://www.youtube.com/@F1Grandstand?sub_confirmation=1 Welcome back to F1 Grandstand with Tony Craig β bringing you the biggest F1 News, Formula 1 updates and F1 Live discussion from inside the paddock. π¨ TODAY'S F1 NEWS HEADLINES: β’ Charles Leclerc makes a surprising Verstappen admission β’ Carlos Sainz linked with a surprise Audi twist β’ Oliver Bearman responds to Red Bull rumours β’ Haas faces growing pressure in Formula 1 β’ Belgian Grand Prix FP1 & FP2 reaction β’ Latest grid penalties ahead of Spa π LECLERC CHANGES HIS MIND Charles Leclerc admits he no longer sees Max Verstappen as the "bad guy" he once thought he was. The Ferrari driver says racing against Verstappen over the years has changed his perspective, offering a fascinating insight into one of Formula 1's biggest rivalries. π SAINZ TO AUDI? Fresh reports have linked Carlos Sainz with a possible future role at Audi, while questions continue over Nico HΓΌlkenberg's long-term position. We'll break down what the latest rumours could mean for Audi's driver plans. π BEARMAN RESPONDS Oliver Bearman has reacted to speculation linking him with Red Bull while admitting he remains uncertain about his long-term Ferrari future. Is one of Formula 1's brightest young talents already attracting serious interest elsewhere? π HAAS LEFT BEHIND? Has Haas become Formula 1's forgotten team? We'll discuss why the American outfit risks becoming the grid's odd one out as the midfield battle continues to evolve. π BELGIAN GP FRIDAY REACTION We'll analyse everything from Friday's running at Spa, including Max Verstappen setting the pace in FP1 before Kimi Antonelli topped FP2 for Mercedes. We'll also discuss Ferrari's encouraging pace, Pierre Gasly's FP2 crash, the latest grid penalties and who looks strongest heading into qualifying. For the latest F1 News, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. π JOIN THE DEBATE: Has your opinion of Max Verstappen changed over the years? Who impressed you most during Friday at Spa? Could Oliver Bearman eventually replace a top driver? Who starts on Pole Position tomorrow? Watch more F1 News: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLGFJfgyq-6JrTUVhKBfA-tANLmtv2Fup #F1 #F1News #Formula1 #FormulaOne #F1Grandstand #F12026 #F1Live #BelgianGP #MaxVerstappen #CharlesLeclerc For the latest F1 News, Formula 1 updates, F1 rumours and F1 Live coverage, stay right here with F1 Grandstand. π§ CONTACT F1 GRANDSTAND: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com π§ WRITER SUBMISSIONS: f1grandstandtv@gmail.com π± SOCIAL ACCOUNTS: WEBSITE: https://www.f1grandstand.com FACEBOOK: / F1GrandstandHub X: https://x.com/F1Grandstand_ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/f1grandstand/ DISCORD: https://discord.gg/PKGWS2axP5 DISCLAIMER: This video is an independent, unofficial production and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Formula 1, the FIA Formula One World Championship, or any related entities. F1, Formula One and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing B.V. All content used is for commentary, criticism, news reporting and fan discussion purposes under applicable fair use/fair dealing principles. Any images, clips or references are used in a transformative manner to provide analysis and do not substitute for the original works. All rights to original materials remain with their respective owners.