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Belgian GP FP1: Max Verstappen Leads Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes Face Early Spa Deficit
Max Verstappen led Lewis Hamilton in opening practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, while championship leaders Mercedes struggled for pace. Several front-running teams, including McLaren and Mercedes, are navigating reliability concerns and looming grid penalties.
19 Aug 2026
18 Aug 2026
Belgian GP FP2: Kimi Antonelli Sets Pace as Title Rivals Falter at Spa
Kimi Antonelli topped Practice Two at the Belgian Grand Prix to reinforce his championship lead over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver bounced back from a difficult FP1 to lead Lando Norris, while technical grid penalties and setup struggles hit key rivals at Spa-Francorchamps.
18 Aug 2026
Belgian GP Practice 3: Hamilton Crashes Ferrari as Antonelli Leads Tight Spa Order
Lewis Hamilton crashed out of final practice at Spa-Francorchamps, leaving Ferrari with urgent repairs before Belgian GP qualifying. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli led the session ahead of penalty-hit Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
18 Aug 2026
Belgian GP Qualifying Report: Antonelli Denies Verstappen Pole as Norris Penalty Reshuffles Spa Grid
Kimi Antonelli captured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317 seconds at Spa-Francorchamps. Lando Norris qualified third but drops to 13th due to an engine penalty, promoting George Russell to third alongside front-row starters Antonelli and Verstappen.
17 Aug 2026
Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli Secures Spa Pole Ahead of Max Verstappen as Kemmel Slipstream Threat Looms
Kimi Antonelli captured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen by three tenths at Spa-Francorchamps. Despite his qualifying pace, Antonelli faces the historic slipstream disadvantage down the Kemmel Straight as he aims to defend his 25-point championship lead.
17 Aug 2026
Red Bull Fielding Driver Enquiries as Laurent Mekies Targets Car Deficit to Retain Max Verstappen
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies confirmed the team is fielding calls from rival drivers while focusing development on closing a 0.3-second lap deficit to retain Max Verstappen. Verstappen holds an October break-clause deadline in his contract, which runs through 2028.
10 Aug 2026
Lando Norris Claims First 2026 Win at Hungarian Grand Prix
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix after a teammate battle with Oscar Piastri, who retired late due to a gearbox issue. Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli rounded out the podium, while championship leader Antonelli extended his lead in the standings.
9 Aug 2026
Norris Wins Hungarian GP as F1 Heads into Summer Break
Lando Norris claimed victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 50 points. F1 will now head into the summer break before resuming in late August, with the Bahrain GP officially relocated to Malaysia.
9 Aug 2026
2026 F1 Mid-Season Driver Ratings: Antonelli Leads the Field
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship at the mid-season break, with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris following as top performers. The season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix from August 21-23.
8 Aug 2026
F1 Silly Season: Verstappen and Alonso Decisions Loom
Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso hold the keys to the 2026 F1 driver market, with both champions weighing their futures during the summer break. Their decisions will dictate potential seat availability for drivers like Carlos Sainz and Oliver Bearman.
8 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris Assess Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 F1 Performance
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 Drivers' Championship by 50 points, earning praise from Max Verstappen and Lando Norris for his consistent performance. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff remains cautious, citing 12 races left and lingering reliability issues.
