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Belgian GP: Leclerc takes maiden win ahead of Hamilton
Charles Leclerc has won his first Formula 1 Grand Prix, crossing the line ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. The second Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel failed to finish on the ...

01 Sep 2019 16:39
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Starting grid for the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix

01 Sep 2019 13:15
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Giovinazzi set for grid penalty after engine change, Kubica takes pit lane start
Antonio Giovinazzi is set to start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Alfa Romeo opted to fit his car with a new power unit and gearbox. The Italian's q...

01 Sep 2019 12:30
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Grosjean: Tyre struggles costing Haas two seconds per lap
Haas is losing two seconds per lap due to its struggles with the tyres at Spa-Francorchamps, according to Romain Grosjean. The Frenchman qualified in 11th on Saturday, but is s...

01 Sep 2019 12:15
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F1 to have minute of silence before Belgian GP in honour of Hubert
Formula 1 has confirmed that there will be a minute of silence before the start of the Belgian Grand Prix later today out of respect for Anthoine Hubert. Hubert passed away on ...

01 Sep 2019 10:07
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Haas interested in Hulkenberg signature for 2020
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner admits the team is interested in bringing on-board Nico Hulkenberg next season. Renault, Hulkenberg's current employers, announced on T...

01 Sep 2019 08:47
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Hamilton after Hubert's death: Fans don't appreciate danger
Lewis Hamilton has reacted to the tragic news that 22-year-old Formula 2 racer Anthoine Hubert has passed away, by stating that fans don't appreciate the risk that drivers p...

31 Aug 2019 20:20
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Verstappen expecting to fight Mercedes on Sunday

Max Verstappen is hoping that he can have a fight with both Mercedes cars on Sunday after a disappointing Saturday saw him suffer from power issues. Throughout the weeken...

31 Aug 2019 18:28
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Sainz was banking on second run in Q1
McLaren's Carlos Sainz says that he was going for his fast lap on the final run in Q1, which failed to pay off as a red flag was deployed, putting an end to his session...

31 Aug 2019 17:54
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Vettel has 'no excuses' for pole defecit
Sebastian Vettel says there are "no excuses" for his gap to pole position on Saturday at the Belgian Grand Prix. The German will line-up in second place for the start...

31 Aug 2019 16:35
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Qualifying: Leclerc storms to pole at Spa
Charles Leclerc has taken his third career pole position in Formula 1, beating teammate Sebastian Vettel to the top spot by seven-tenths of a second. Vettel jumped into s...

31 Aug 2019 16:12
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Prost: Hulkenberg rejected new one-year contract
Renault's Alain Prost states Nico Hulkenberg rejected a one-year extension with the team, which led it to sign Esteban Ocon. The Enstone squad announced earlier this week t...

31 Aug 2019 14:50
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Mercedes expecting Hamilton's car to be fixed for qualifying
Mercedes believes that it will have enough time to fix Lewis Hamilton's car for qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix. With 20 minutes left to run in the final practice sess...

31 Aug 2019 13:23
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FP3: Leclerc fastest, Hamilton crashes out
Charles Leclerc has topped the final practice session ahead of qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, boasting a gap of over four-tenths of a second. Mercedes is in a race again...

31 Aug 2019 13:01
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Grosjean could return to old-spec car after Monza
Romain Grosjean could return to the old-spec VF-19 after the Italian Grand Prix next weekend. The Frenchman has been running the Australia-spec car since the British Grand Prix...

31 Aug 2019 10:57
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Perez set to revert back to spec 2 engine after Friday issues
Sergio Perez is set to revert back to a spec 2 engine for the remainder of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. Perez received the upgrade from Mercedes at the Circuit Spa-Fra...

31 Aug 2019 09:31
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Kvyat understands Albon's Red Bull promotion
Daniil Kvyat says he understands Red Bull's decision to promote Alexander Albon instead of him for the remainder of the 2019 season. The energy drink squad demoted Pierre G...

31 Aug 2019 09:11
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Photos: Friday at the Belgian Grand Prix
The first day of on-track action at the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps saw Ferrari dominate the timesheets, as Alexander Albon made his debut for Red Bull. Take a look at all of the ...

30 Aug 2019 21:33
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Vettel: Ferrari must not become blinded by Friday pace
Sebastian Vettel is remaining cautious over Ferrari's Friday pace at the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps, stating the team mustn't be blinded by its gap over the rest of the f...

30 Aug 2019 19:53
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Transition to Toro Rosso harder than Red Bull - Gasly
Pierre Gasly says his transition back to Toro Rosso has been more difficult than when he joined Red Bull due to the differences between the cars. Gasly lost his seat at the fro...

30 Aug 2019 19:02
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Perez signs multi-year contract extension with Racing Point
Sergio Perez has signed a new multi-year deal with Racing Point, securing his long-term future at the team. The Mexican driver joined the Silverstone-based team in 2014 followi...

30 Aug 2019 18:01
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Hamilton: Mercedes in the mix despite gap to Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes is still in the mix despite the large gap it had to Ferrari after the first day of running at the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps. Ferrari ended both pra...

30 Aug 2019 17:28
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Albon feeling 'at home' at Red Bull
Alexander Albon says he is feeling at home at Red Bull following his first day of on-track action as a driver for the energy drink squad. The Thai-British driver is making his ...

30 Aug 2019 16:48
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FP2: Ferrari stays on top as Leclerc leads Vettel
Charles Leclerc has ended the second practice session from the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps on top of the timesheets ahead of Sebastian Vettel, completing a clean sweep of one-two ...

30 Aug 2019 16:30
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Renault opens up on 'difficult call' to axe Hulkenberg
Renault admits that it was a difficult call to make the decision to part ways with Nico Hulkenberg at the end of the 2019 season. The Enstone squad announced on Thursday that E...

30 Aug 2019 14:50
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Hamilton plays down Mercedes engine upgrade
Lewis Hamilton has described the upgrades that Mercedes has brought to the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps as "the smallest of steps". The Silver Arrows is looking to keep ...

30 Aug 2019 13:35
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F1 could test different weekend formats in 2020
Formula 1 could alter race weekends in 2020 to test different formats for the future seasons, says F1's managing director Ross Brawn. With new technical and sporting regula...

30 Aug 2019 12:57
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FP1: Vettel leads Leclerc after first practice
Sebastian Vettel has topped the opening practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, leading teammate Charles Leclerc by two-tenths of a second. The Italian squad is goi...

30 Aug 2019 12:31
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Stroll, Sainz added to list of penalised drivers
Lance Stroll and Carlos Sainz are set to take grid penalties for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, joining four others who have already had their penalties confirmed. Stro...

30 Aug 2019 12:07
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Ricciardo, Hulkenberg to take grid penalties
Both Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Hulkenberg are set to take grid penalties for the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. Renault has brought an updated internal combustion engine to the ...

30 Aug 2019 10:07
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Perez expecting to announce 2020 plans soon
Sergio Perez is hopeful that his plans for the 2020 season will be announced soon, as he is expected to stay at Racing Point. The Mexican driver has been at the Silverstone-bas...

30 Aug 2019 09:19
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FIA clamping down on corner cutting at Radillion
F1 drivers have been warned over track limits at the Radillion corner at Spa-Francorchamps, with lap times set to be deleted if drivers go to the left of the kerb. The rule wil...

30 Aug 2019 08:37
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Photos: Thursday at the Belgian Grand Prix
It was a busy day at the Circuit Spa-Francorchamps, as two drivers were confirmed on the 2020 grid. Tomorrow, the on-track action starts, so below, why not take a look through t...

29 Aug 2019 20:32
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Hamilton: Keeping Bottas a 'smart decision' from Mercedes
Mercedes retaining Valtteri Bottas for a fourth season was a "smart decision", according to five-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The Silver Arrows announced on Th...

29 Aug 2019 19:43
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Grosjean exploring options inside and outside F1 for 2020 season
Romain Grosjean states that he has options both inside and outside of Formula 1 for next year. Grosjean's future at Haas is unknown following the release of Nico Hulke...

29 Aug 2019 17:20
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Albon: Career turnaround from 12 months ago 'quite laughable'
Alexander Albon says his career turnaround is "quite laughable" ahead of his debut for Red Bull this weekend. Albon received the seat following the demotion of Pierre...

29 Aug 2019 16:30
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Gasly admits shock over Red Bull demotion
Pierre Gasly admits it was a shock to learn that he had been demoted back to Toro Rosso ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix. The Frenchman was replaced by Alexander Albon, who is c...

29 Aug 2019 14:57
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Hulkenberg: Losing Renault seat for 2020 a 'pity'
Nico Hulkenberg says it is a "pity" that he has lost his seat at Renault for the 2020 season. The Enstone squad announced on Thursday that Esteban Ocon would take his...

29 Aug 2019 14:20
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Ocon replaces Hulkenberg at Renault for 2020
Esteban Ocon has secured a spot on the 2020 grid, as he will join Renault alongside Daniel Ricciardo. Mercedes announced earlier on Thursday that Valtteri Bottas would stay for...

29 Aug 2019 14:01
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Alfa Romeo confirms Raikkonen will take part in Friday practice
Alfa Romeo has confirmed that Kimi Raikkonen will take part Friday practice ahead of Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, after he pulled a muscle during the summer break. Marcus E...

29 Aug 2019 13:37
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McLaren launches less orange 'stealth' livery
McLaren has unveiled an updated livery ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, with less orange present on the car. The main changes come from the rear wing and bargebo...

29 Aug 2019 12:57
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Raikkonen enduring stomach problems at Spa
Alfa Romeo has since moved to clarify that Raikkonen suffered a pulled muscle during the summer break. Kimi Raikkonen could be forced to sit out the Belgian Grand Prix with sto...

29 Aug 2019 12:25
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Mercedes retains Bottas for 2020 season
Mercedes has confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will remain at the team for the 2020 season. The Finn was in contention for the seat alongside Mercedes junior Esteban Ocon. The 202...

29 Aug 2019 12:01
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Honda introducing 'Spec 4' engine at Belgian GP
Honda will introduce its upgraded 'Spec 4' engine at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, which is set to see Alexander Albon take a hefty grid penalty on his Red Bull d...

29 Aug 2019 10:51
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F1 reveals provisional 22-race 2020 calendar
Formula 1 has released the draft calendar for the 2020 season, which confirms an unprecedented 22-race season. As confirmed earlier this year, the season will kick off in Melbo...

29 Aug 2019 10:12
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Ericsson on standby for Alfa Romeo at Spa
Marcus Ericsson could make his racing return in Formula 1 this weekend, as he is on standby for Alfa Romeo in Belgium, GPToday.net understands. Ericsson raced for the team when...

29 Aug 2019 09:45
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Power tracks not as painful with Honda - Verstappen
Red Bull's Max Verstappen has said that he thinks Formula 1's so-called "power circuits" are no longer as painful for the team since changing to Honda power at...

29 Aug 2019 09:31
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Seidl calls on McLaren to continue its strong momentum
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl insists that the Woking squad must continue its strong form throughout the second half of the 2019 season. After a number of disappointing ...

28 Aug 2019 16:20
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Gasly 'happy' to be working with Toro Rosso again
Pierre Gasly says he is happy to be working with Toro Rosso once more ahead of his on-track return to the team this weekend in Belgium. During the summer break, Red Bull ...

28 Aug 2019 14:33
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Press conference schedule for 2019 Belgian Grand Prix
The FIA has confirmed the drivers and team members that will take part in the press conferences for the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix. On Thursday, one day before the action kicks of...

28 Aug 2019 12:56
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Latifi receives FP1 outing with Williams at Spa
Nicholas Latifi is set to take part in his third FP1 session of the season this weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Formula 2 driver jumped into the FW42 at the Canadian and...

28 Aug 2019 12:07
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Leclerc: First laps at Spa always physically demanding
Charles Leclerc says the opening laps to every weekend at Spa-Francorchamps are always physically demanding before the body adjusts to the circuit. Arguably the most thrilling ...

28 Aug 2019 11:46
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Albon vows to keep his feet on the ground during Red Bull debut
Alexander Albon says he will be keeping his feet on the ground during his "big step" debut for Red Bull Racing this weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix. After...

28 Aug 2019 10:30
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Mercedes worked on power unit throughout summer break
Mercedes worked on improving the speed and reliability of its power unit throughout the summer break, says team boss Toto Wolff. While the Silver Arrows have dominated the...

28 Aug 2019 09:21
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Perez hoping for another lead battle at Spa
Sergio Perez says he is hoping for another chance to fight at the front of the grid, 12 months on from his lap one battle for the lead at Spa-Francorchamps. On the opening lap ...

27 Aug 2019 17:29
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Spanish Grand Prix confirmed on 2020 calendar
The Spanish Grand Prix will remain on the calendar for the 2020 season, officially confirming rumours that have been circulating for a number of weeks. The Circuit de Catalunya...

27 Aug 2019 17:01
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Albon: Red Bull had no reason to keep me in 2012
Alexander Albon insists there are no hard feelings between himself and Red Bull from when the team decided to drop him from its junior programme. Albon, who will make his F1 de...

27 Aug 2019 16:18
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Pirelli confirms drivers' tyre choice for Italian GP
Pirelli has confirmed the tyres that each driver will bring to the Italian Grand Prix at in just over a weeks' time. The Italian marque is bringing its middle range al...

27 Aug 2019 13:10
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Grosjean to return to upgraded Haas car at Spa
Romain Grosjean will return to the upgraded-spec Haas VF-19 at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, following a number of weeks running the old package. Haas experimented on ...

27 Aug 2019 10:36
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Chadwick wants to reach F1 'on merit'
2019 W Series champion Jamie Chadwick says her "ultimate goal" is to become a Formula 1 driver, but wants to reach the series on merit. The Briton triumphed in the in...

27 Aug 2019 09:27
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Vettel: F1 should drop 'super-boring' trophy designs
Sebastian Vettel has called on Formula 1 to get rid of the "super-boring" trophies that have been used in recent years. Vettel says he is a fan of seeing the older st...

26 Aug 2019 15:12
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Albon poses in Red Bull attire ahead of the Belgian GP
Alexander Albon has been pictured in Red Bull Racing branding for the first time since his promotion to the energy drink team. The Thai-British driver will make his debut for R...

26 Aug 2019 13:29
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Norris wearing leg brace as a 'precaution'
Lando Norris is wearing a leg brace as a precaution a week before the Belgian Grand Prix kicks. The Briton showed the leg brace while streaming on Twitch on Sunday night, raisi...

26 Aug 2019 12:18
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Kubica unsure of F1 future after 2019
Robert Kubica admits he is not sure what his racing plans are for 2020, as Williams gears up to make a decision on its 2020 line-up. George Russell, who is currently in his roo...

26 Aug 2019 10:58
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Pirelli aiming for 'wider working range' in 2021
Pirelli says it is aiming to create a wider working range with its tyres, which will allow the drivers to push on them for longer without suffering from overheating issues. The...

26 Aug 2019 09:45
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Only a drastic turn of events would see Williams departure - Russell
Williams driver George Russell believes that only a drastic or unforseen set of events could end his time at the Grove based team, in recent response to being questioned fo...

25 Aug 2019 20:00
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Hamilton fears Red Bull is catching Mercedes
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton has spoke of his fears that rival team Red Bull is closing the gap to the Silver Arrows, thanks to the recent form of Max Verstappen and the new Red...

25 Aug 2019 13:00
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Sainz: Improved form thanks to not over-reacting
McLaren driver Carlos Sainz has said that the key to his improved form in 2019. Despite some poor showings at the start of the season, Sainz currently sits in seventh in the cha...

25 Aug 2019 10:30
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Turbo-lag difficult to solve due to different driving styles - Honda
Honda have enjoyed a great season so far in 2019 in the first year of their partnership with Red Bull, after some tough years with McLaren. Max Verstappen scored the manufactur...

25 Aug 2019 09:00
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Williams had to "reconfigure the machine" to improve
Williams have had to make major changes behind the scenes in order to fightback in the second half of the season, as the team hope to compete with the midfield going forward.&nb...

24 Aug 2019 22:12
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