18 July 2026 17:34
While Kimi Antonelli sailed to pole position at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, there is a raft of changes to the order behind the Mercedes driver.
Engine changes up and down the grid mean that Lando Norris, Lance Stroll, Isack Hadjar and Fernando Alonso will all take grid penalties for tomorrow's race. Here is how that impacts the starting grid for F1's Belgian GP.
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18 July 2026 17:24
Kimi Antonelli clinched his sixth Formula 1 pole position of the year with the fastest lap in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317s.
The Italian continued Mercedes' lock-out of pole positions despite having to chase Verstappen's second lap, as the Dutchman made use of a "tow and a half" from Isack Hadjar - encumbered by a series of grid penalties for power unit changes ...
18 July 2026 17:14
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.
This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.
When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table.
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18 July 2026 16:39
Lando Norris has spoken out against the intrusive nature of the paparazzi, detailing a recent incident in London where he was followed for 40 minutes, an experience the 2025 Formula 1 champion described as leaving him feeling "violated".
The Briton opened up about his shifting lifestyle, the challenges of maintaining privacy and the boundaries he expects others to respect while speaking with ...
18 July 2026 14:13
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that Aston Martin will need an absolute "miracle" for its impending upgrades to move it towards the front of the grid.
Steiner suggested that merely catching Williams is the Silverstone outfit's most realistic scenario.
During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, the Italian offered ...
18 July 2026 13:46
Kimi Antonelli concluded the final Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix on top, as Lewis Hamilton crashed at the end of the session on the exit of Turn 13.
Antonelli had set a 1m45.990s with his opening soft-tyre run of the session, laying down the gauntlet for his challengers at the end of the first 30 minutes of the session - but it proved too difficult to beat.
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18 July 2026 13:06
As it tried to make a splash as Formula 1's latest entrant, Cadillac made its debut with a bold black and white split design livery. But following the success of a series of one-off colour schemes, the US-owned team has now moved to a more conventional design.
Cadillac launched its first-ever livery during a Super Bowl halftime ad, adorning its MAC-26 with an asymmetric black and white ...
18 July 2026 12:40
Former IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe has pointed to the irony of Red Bull's current Formula 1 driver market predicament, noting that the Milton Keynes outfit has rapidly gone from having too few drivers in its pipeline to too many.
Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast alongside former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and host Tom Clarkson, Hinchcliffe weighed in on the impressive form shown by ...
18 July 2026 12:02
Max Verstappen is completely justified in evaluating his Formula 1 options outside of Red Bull, according to Sky Sports F1 pundit Naomi Schiff.
Speculation regarding Verstappen's long-term future at the Milton Keynes outfit remains a major talking point. The 28-year-old has repeatedly been linked to moves to Mercedes or McLaren, but he has remained tight-lipped on his future.
The rumours ...
18 July 2026 11:27
Aston Martin is counting the days until next week's arrival of its long-awaited B-spec Formula 1 car in Hungary. But before it heads to Budapest, the beleaguered Silverstone squad is having to grind through its toughest weekend yet at high-speed Spa-Francorchamps.
Having been well off the pace with both its car and its Honda power unit from day one, both parties have banked on saving their ...
18 July 2026 09:11
Lewis Hamilton has tipped Mercedes and McLaren to impress at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix, after Ferrari seemingly struggled in Friday practice at Spa-Francorchamps.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli was fastest in 1m45.944s yesterday, leading McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by two tenths and half a second respectively.
The lead Ferrari, driven by Hamilton, was 0.747s ...
18 July 2026 01:26
British actor Damson Idris has likened seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton to basketball icon Michael Jordan.
Idris, who starred as rookie driver Joshua Pearce alongside Brad Pitt in F1 The Movie, recently appeared on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast. Having spent two years immersed in the grand prix paddock, the actor forged a close relationship with Hamilton, who served as an executive ...
18 July 2026 00:22
Arvid Lindblad joined the Racing Bulls Formula 1 team in 2026 at just 18 years old, but he has yet to pass his driving test.
Speaking to beIN Sports ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, the British driver shared an update on his progress towards gaining his driving licence after completing his first lesson.
Lindblad believes he is ready to take his test after one lesson, so long as he keeps an ...
18 July 2026 00:09
Championship leader Kimi ended Friday’s practice sessions in Belgium at the top of the timesheets. With a lap of 1:45.944, he finished 0.190 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris, while Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was 0.472 seconds adrift in third. The Italian also set the benchmark during the high-fuel race simulations.
After correcting the second free practice long-run data for ...
17 July 2026 21:00
Practice pace on Friday at Spa-Francorchamps presented a more muddled picture than you would normally expect at what has traditionally been a ‘power' circuit. Nearly a full second separated the top six cars during their soft-tyre qualifying simulations during the second practice session, and only Lando Norris came within two tenths of the benchmark set by championship leader Kimi ...
17 July 2026 20:39
Alpine and Pierre Gasly have weighed in on the Frenchman’s crash at the end of Free Practice 2 ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.
The incident occurred in the final stages of Friday’s second session, as Gasly experienced a snap of oversteer at the exit of the Les Fagnes section. This narrowly sent him into the gravel and he clipped the outside barrier, which sent him into a spin and ...
17 July 2026 20:31
Mercedes says it has identified clear areas of improvement for George Russell to bounce back after a low-key start to his Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix weekend.
Kimi Antonelli led the way at Spa-Francorchamps with a 1m45.944s lap set one-third into second practice. Team-mate Russell had a less straight-forward session, ending the day in eighth over 1.2s in arrears of his championship leading ...
17 July 2026 20:15
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Spa-Francorchamps with Kimi Antonelli back on top after leading a disrupted second practice session at the Belgian GP.
The Mercedes championship leader beat Lando Norris by just under two tenths in FP2, with Max Verstappen third and Lewis Hamilton fourth. The session was twice red-flagged, first for gravel on track and later after Pierre Gasly crashed at Les ...
17 July 2026 20:13
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has firmly dismissed the recent speculation linking four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen with a shock move to McLaren.
Steiner addressed the mounting rumours regarding Verstappen's long-term future during an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Following frustrations with his Red Bull machinery, the Dutchman has ...
17 July 2026 20:06
While Red Bull had expected a very challenging weekend at Spa-Francorchamps due to the strong emphasis on energy management, Friday’s Formula 1 practice sessions proved surprisingly encouraging. Max Verstappen even went fastest of all in the first practice session, although, in his view, that simply confirms one thing.
It underlines that Red Bull has managed to get the RB22 into a good ...
17 July 2026 19:47
Franco Colapinto has revealed he will be significantly more nervous watching Argentina in the World Cup final than competing in his own race at the Belgian Grand Prix, following his nation's emotional semi-final victory over England.
After the Argentine driver arrived at the Formula 1 paddock wearing a Lionel Messi football shirt on Thursday, he was met with many questions about the upcoming ...
17 July 2026 19:36
Red Bull intends to re-introduce its rotating rear wing on the RB22 at next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix, technical director Pierre Wache has announced.
Pioneered by Ferrari amid Formula 1’s new ruleset, the rotating wing – which improves straightline performance in straight mode – was adopted by Red Bull at the Miami Grand Prix.
However, after Max Verstappen suffered two crashes in ...
17 July 2026 18:35
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 ...
17 July 2026 18:08
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 ...
17 July 2026 18:08
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 ...
17 July 2026 17:00
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 ...
17 July 2026 16:25
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 ...
17 July 2026 14:59
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 ...
17 July 2026 14:54
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 ...
17 July 2026 14:41
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 ...
17 July 2026 14:13
Current Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed the invaluable advice he received from 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer at Wimbledon.
Following a disappointing British Grand Prix, in which he finished 15th after one of his wheel covers became dislodged and he received a track limits penalty, the Italian driver was spotted in the prestigious Royal Box at ...
17 July 2026 12:46
Formula 1’s new era got off to a great start for the Haas team as Oliver Bearman shone early on, but things have become trickier of late.
After the first two grands prix of the season, Haas lay fourth in the constructors’ championship – ahead of Red Bull – courtesy of Bearman’s standout results, seventh in Melbourne and fifth in China.
But since the April break, Haas has scored ...
17 July 2026 11:39
While Max Verstappen himself has been heavily linked with McLaren in recent weeks, on Thursday morning he made an intriguing announcement that connects the two parties in a very different way.
Verstappen has entered into a partnership with Belgian talent Dries Van Langendonck, who is currently competing in British Formula 4. Van Langendonck is a McLaren junior and Verstappen immediately ...
17 July 2026 10:40
In Hungary next week, the last round before the summer break, Aston Martin will introduce a major upgrade package for the first time this season.
The new parts will primarily aim to correct the weaknesses of the AMR26 chassis, while the next improvements to the Honda engine will arrive after the summer break at the Dutch GP.
The scale of this package is such that it can almost be described ...
17 July 2026 09:10
Arguably not everyone can paint – and even if you happen to be a talented painter, could you imagine reproducing the most famous work of art in the world to the most meticulous level of detail?
That’s the challenge George Russell feels he has been facing in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
When Mercedes emerged as the favourite amid F1’s new ruleset, so did Russell, who had overwhelmingly ...
17 July 2026 00:18
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Carlos Sainz is "getting nowhere" in his determined attempts to lead Williams out of its current performance slump.
Palmer addressed recent comments from Sainz, who admitted to feeling frustrated and concerned after an upgraded front wing on the FW48 failed to produce the anticipated performance gains at the British Grand Prix.
"They're ...
16 July 2026 19:47
Formula 1's current battery-driven formula has changed the face of a number of iconic tracks and corners this year, but nowhere is the difference expected to be as striking as at driver favourite Spa-Francorchamps.
Despite various mitigating measures, including reduced energy deployment limits and additional active aero zones, the relative lack of time spent on the brakes around the 7km ...
16 July 2026 18:55
Formula 1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend after Charles Leclerc's British grand prix win gave Ferrari another sign of momentum in the fight with Mercedes.
Kimi Antonelli still leads the championship, but his advantage over George Russell has been cut to 25 points after a difficult run since Monaco. Spa gives the Mercedes driver a chance to respond at a circuit where he has enjoyed ...
16 July 2026 18:11
When Max Verstappen took his seat on the red sofa for Thursday afternoon's official FIA press conference, it was immediately clear what the next half hour would largely revolve around.
Earlier that morning, Verstappen had announced a collaboration with McLaren junior Dries Van Langendonck, but most of those in attendance were interested in something else: Verstappen's own future and the ...
16 July 2026 17:28
Lewis Hamilton has maintained his approach of not using Ferrari’s Formula 1 simulator – and that’s for the better, according to him.
Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in May, Hamilton decided to stop using the simulator in Maranello because he felt the correlation was not good enough and he couldn’t prepare properly with that tool.
Since then, the seven-time world champion has ...
16 July 2026 17:07
Charles Leclerc believes that the main challenge of 2026 has emerged in attempting to marry his "aggressive" driving style with the demands of the current Formula 1 machinery.
The Monegasque said he made a few changes in his approach to the British Grand Prix weekend in order to get the most out of his Ferrari SF-26, which ultimately led to his first grand prix victory of the season - and his ...
16 July 2026 15:10
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has reflected on the unforgiving nature of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, recalling his terrifying junior formula crash that resulted in a broken leg.
The 13-time grand prix winner detailed the difference between modern F1 machinery and 1990s cars when tackling the legendary Belgian circuit.
When asked if the famous Eau Rouge and Raidillon combination ...
16 July 2026 15:01
Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.
Rival team Ferrari was the first squad to roll out what it dubbed a 'Macarena' rear wing in winter testing, with a main flap that rotated 180 degrees when straight mode was activated, optimising drag levels on the straights.
Red Bull introduced ...
16 July 2026 14:24
Will Buxton has pointed to a major "red flag" at Aston Martin after Adrian Newey admitted that the team may not have spent enough time consulting its drivers during the car's development phase.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton, former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and Sky Sports pundit Naomi Schiff discussed the Silverstone outfit's disastrous start to the season, which has ...
16 July 2026 13:10
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has cautioned the FIA against regulating technical innovation out of the championship, warning that banning unique engineering developments could damage F1's core DNA.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside broadcaster Will Buxton and former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff, the 13-time grand prix winner discussed the flexible ...
16 July 2026 13:05
McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components.
Norris had been at risk for engine related penalties earlier than planned after suffering a series of reliability issues this season. The reigning world champion was already on his third and final set of ...
16 July 2026 12:34
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar Series race winner James Hinchcliffe believe Ferrari must make the difficult decision to favour Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if it is to mount a serious challenge against Mercedes this season.
Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, the pair discussed the changes at the Maranello outfit following the British Grand Prix, where Leclerc claimed ...
16 July 2026 12:21
Aston Martin's planned Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary has been a "big undertaking" for the team, according to chief trackside officer Mike Krack, who hopes to have both cars ready in time with the new parts.
The Silverstone squad has endured a dismal start to 2026, with the sole highlight being Fernando Alonso's point in Monaco where Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez both received time ...
16 July 2026 12:00
You’re a lucky man…
“You can say that again! It's been pretty incredible so far this year.”
What made you want to attend every single race of the season?
“It’s been on my bucket list since I was a teenager, but I never thought it was really possible. I’d only been to five races before last year but every time I went to one, I loved sitting in the grandstands with other ...
16 July 2026 11:54
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has warned Mercedes that pairing Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli would be a "recipe for disaster" should a seat become available at the Brackley outfit.
Verstappen has been at the centre of rumours linking him to Mercedes for some time and, more recently, to McLaren. While neither of these moves has been confirmed, Palmer weighed in on the shifting ...
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