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Lawson to run RB in test after Belgian GP weekend | RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Lawson to run RB in test • McLaren sign 13-year-old karting prodigy • Hadjar and Antonelli reprimanded

Friday, Jul 26

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McLaren quickest but must strike the right balance on soggy Saturday | 2024 Belgian GP Friday practice analysis

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Although Max Verstappen has a grid penalty for Sunday, McLaren cannot afford to play it safe in what could be another wet qualifying in Spa.

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Why Renault is poised to end its F1 engine project and what it means for Alpine | Formula 1

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Renault has done "incredible" work on its 2026 engine so why is it preparing to scrap the project and make Alpine a customer team?

Norris “not very comfortable” in car despite being fastest on Friday | Formula 1

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Lando Norris insists he does not feel comfortable with his McLaren despite being fastest of all in Friday practice at Spa-Francorchamps.

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Norris leads McLaren one-two ahead of Verstappen in second practice | Formula 1

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Lando Norris set the quickest time in second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Space, ahead of McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri.

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Aron on pole again at Spa, Antonelli and Hadjar under investigation for impeding | Formula 2

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Championship contender Paul Aron secured his third feature race pole of the season, and second pole in two weeks, at Spa-Francorchamps.

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Famin stepping down as Alpine team principal 12 months after ousting Szafnauer | Formula 1

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Alpine is changing its team principal for the third time in four years. Bruno Famin will step down at the end of next month.

Voisin on pole, Lindblad 27th after chaotic end to qualifying | Formula 3

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Rodin driver Callum Voisin is set to start on pole position for Sunday's Formula 3 feature race after a wild end to qualifying at Spa.

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McLaren will discuss prioritising one driver in title fight during summer break | Formula 1

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McLaren will decide during the summer break whether they need to prioritise one of their drivers in the championship.

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Verstappen comfortably fastest ahead of Piastri and Albon in first practice at Spa | Formula 1

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Max Verstappen went quickest of all in the opening practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix, half a second ahead of Oscar Piastri.

2024 Belgian Grand Prix practice in pictures | F1 Pictures

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Pictures from the first day of practice for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Verstappen and Tsunoda to take grid penalties at Belgian Grand Prix | Formula 1

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Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda will incur grid drop penalties for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

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No Belgian GP updates for Red Bull as McLaren and Mercedes continue push | Formula 1

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Red Bull have no further updates for their car at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix but their three closest rival teams all do.

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Drivers praise first use of “fair” new qualifying lap time deletion rule | Formula 3

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Formula 3 drivers praised a new rule allowing the stewards to delete a driver's fastest lap time in qualifying if they cause a red flag, after it was used for the first time last week.

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Sainz rules out taking sabbatical from F1 in 2025 | Formula 1

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Carlos Sainz Jnr is determined to find a place on the grid next year despite admitting he is unlikely to find a sufficiently competitive drive.

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Sauber’s focus on 2026 is compromising its current form – Bottas | RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Sauber not "stable" over recent years - Bottas • Ferrari lacking "three or four tenths" • Taponen replaces banned Tsolov

Thursday, Jul 25

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Pictures: Ocon, Gasly and Tsunoda’s special helmets for the Belgian Grand Prix | Formula 1

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Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly are wearing special helmets this weekend to promote the new film Deadpool and Wolverine and Yuki Tsunoda has a new look too.

McLaren team orders “a new situation we’re inexperienced at handling” – Piastri | Formula 1

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Oscar Piastri insists his relationship with Lando Norris is strong despite the tense end to last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Verstappen dismisses critics of “vocal” radio messages and late-night simracing | Formula 1

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Max Verstappen defended himself following criticism of his angry radio messages and suggestions his simracing impaired his drive in Hungary.

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Perez will be “one spec behind” Verstappen again at Spa | Formula 1

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Sergio Perez said he hopes not having Red Bull's latest specification parts "is not too much of a penalty" at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

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A third penalty-to-win drive at Spa for Verstappen will be his toughest yet | Formula 1

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Max Verstappen won the last two Belgian grands prix despite penalties, but doing the same this year will be far harder.

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Norris’ former McLaren team mates say he was right to give up win | Formula 1

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Two of Lando Norris' former team mates backed his decision to give up victory in the Hungarian Grand Prix under orders from McLaren.

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Alpine’s new-look car and new motorhome: First pictures from the Belgian GP weekend | F1 Pictures

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Pictures from the build-up to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

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Ocon to join Bearman in all-new driver line-up at Haas for 2025 | Formula 1

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Haas has confirmed the final part of its all-new driver line-up for 2025, with Esteban Ocon joining the team to partner Oliver Bearman.

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Mixed forecasts for rain during Belgian Grand Prix weekend | Formula 1

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Rain is expected at some stage during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend but forecasts predict it will arrive at different times.

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Piastri says he would give up win like Norris if McLaren order it | RaceFans Round-up

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In the round-up: Piastri says he would give up win like Norris • Video shows Alonso's frustration after qualifying • Ferrari say porpoising improved

Wednesday, Jul 24

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Mercedes surprised Hamilton’s car was “completely unscathed” in Verstappen clash | Formula 1

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Mercedes admitted they were surprised Lewis Hamilton's car wasn't damaged by his collision with Max Verstappen during the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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McLaren is first team to produce two new winners in a season since 2001 | 2024 Hungarian GP stats and facts

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are the first team mates to take their first victories in the same season since Williams' drivers 23 years ago.

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Alpine reveal special livery to promote Deadpool and Wolverine at Belgian GP | Formula 1

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Alpine will use a special livery to promote a film starring its investor Ryan Reynolds at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.

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Why Red Bull blamed Norris for costing Verstappen pole in Hungary | Formula 1

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Max Verstappen was furious after missing pole position in Hungary and his team later claimed Lando Norris cost him valuable time.