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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
16 Aug 2026
George Russell Pinpoints Mercedes Software Bug Ahead of Hungarian GP Reset
George Russell confirms Mercedes has identified a software bug behind the power unit and straight-line speed issues that ruined his Belgian Grand Prix. The Briton aims to rebound in Hungary after falling 50 points behind championship-leading teammate Kimi Antonelli.
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18 Aug 2026
Sky Sports Secures Long-Term Partnership with F1 Podcast 'The Fast and the Curious'
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18 Aug 2026
Belgian GP: Hamilton and Ferrari Chase Mercedes Pace as Antonelli Sets Practice Benchmark
Lewis Hamilton trails championship leader Kimi Antonelli by seven tenths following Belgian GP Friday practice. With Mercedes dictating the pace and Lando Norris facing an engine penalty, Ferrari must recover middle-sector time to stay in title contention.
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
F1 2026 Title Fight: Can Hamilton, Russell or Norris Reel in Antonelli?
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship by 50 points as the season resumes at the Dutch Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Lando Norris remain in pursuit across 12 scheduled races, with upgrades, engine reliability penalties, and potential calendar changes set to dictate the title outcome.
17 Aug 2026
George Russell Dismisses Driving Style as Cause for Deficit to Kimi Antonelli at Belgian GP
George Russell has rejected driving style as the cause of his half-second qualifying deficit to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Spa. Russell pointed to straight-line losses of up to four tenths in Q3 as the team works to identify the underlying mechanical issue.
17 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton Demands Greater Precision at Hungarian GP After Costly Spa Setback
Lewis Hamilton is targeting greater focus at the Hungarian Grand Prix after an FP3 crash compromised his Belgian GP weekend. With Ferrari displaying strong baseline pace, the team heads to the Hungaroring—where Hamilton is an eight-time winner—aiming to capitalize on the circuit's cornering demands.
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.
17 Aug 2026
Hungarian GP Preview: Why Ferrari and Hamilton Target Budapest Turnaround Against Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari target victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix to close Kimi Antonelli's 45-point championship lead. The Hungaroring's high-downforce, corner-heavy layout plays directly to Ferrari's chassis strengths ahead of the F1 summer break.