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The Latest Breaking News from the Belgian Grand Prix

Is F1 calendar rotation a cash grab or a sensible move? Our writers have their say

After the announcement that the Belgian Grand Prix has signed a new four-race contract over the next six seasons, it has committed to Formula 1’s planned rotational system.

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Formula 1 Extends Belgian Grand Prix Contract Amid Changes

Formula 1 extends Belgian Grand Prix contract but plans to drop event in 2028 and 2030, highlighting the evolving dynamics of the race calendar.

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What Spa's new deal tells us about F1's calendar plans

With the confirmation of the Belgian Grand Prix organising four races over six years, the Spa-Francorchamps event is the first race confirmed to enter F1's planned rotation system for some of its European rounds.

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Belgian GP signs new F1 deal until 2031 on rotational basis

The Belgian Grand Prix has signed a fresh four-race contract extension as it joins Formula 1's planned rotational system.

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What Russell is showing with Spa disqualification reaction

George Russell's disqualification in the Belgian Grand Prix could prove to be the most important non-victory of his career.

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Exclusive: What more can Red Bull do to help Sergio Perez?

Red Bull put an end to weeks of speculation by backing Sergio Perez after the Belgian Grand Prix, confirming Max Verstappen's struggling team-mate will remain in his seat after the summer break.

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What more can Red Bull do to help Sergio Perez in F1?

Red Bull put an end to weeks of speculation by backing Sergio Perez after the Belgian Grand Prix, confirming Max Verstappen's struggling team-mate will remain in his seat after the summer break.

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Why other top teams slept on Russell's Spa one-stopper

In the immediate aftermath of the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton questioned why he wasn't afforded the same one-stop strategy that helped team-mate George Russell win the race.

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Why Hamilton wasn't offered Russell's one-stop option in Belgian GP

While George Russell's underweight car handed victory in the Belgian Grand Prix to Lewis Hamilton, it should take nothing away from the brilliance of his strategy and driving.

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Second in Belgium, Piastri confident as F1 takes break

Australia's Oscar Piastri was surprised to be promoted to second place hours after the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Russell disqualified from Belgian GP, Hamilton takes 105th F1 win

George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes Formula 1 car was below the 798kg minimum weight, handing Lewis Hamilton victory.

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Revised F1 World Championship standings after the 2024 Belgian GP

George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian Grand Prix had a big impact on the 2024 F1 World Championship chase, and helped McLaren gain an extra point on Red Bull.

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Norris rues “stupid” mistakes after losing out to Verstappen

Lando Norris is targeting a 2024 Formula 1 summer break “reset” after “stupid” early errors prevented him from finishing higher than an inherited fifth in the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Norris rues “silly” and “stupid” mistakes to lose out to Verstappen in Belgian GP

Lando Norris is targeting a 2024 Formula 1 summer break “reset” after “stupid" early errors prevented him from finishing higher than sixth in the Belgian Grand Prix.

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How new Spa track surface has triggered unique F1 tyre headache

A partial resurfacing of the Formula 1 circuit at Spa-Francorchamps has triggered headaches for drivers and teams in working out how best to attack the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Verstappen faces ‘damage limitation’ at Belgian Grand Prix as Leclerc takes pole

Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix thanks to a strong lap in tricky wet conditions at Spa and Max Verstappen’s 10-place penalty

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F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen dominates qualifying as Leclerc inherits pole

Max Verstappen topped qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix, where Ferrari's Charles Leclerc made a surprise late leap to second and deny Sergio Perez the pole inherited around Verstappen's grid drop.

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F2 Belgium: Sprint race postponed due to rain

The F2 sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix has been postponed due to extreme levels of rainfall at Spa-Francorchamps.

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F2 Belgium: Rain stops play as sprint race postponed

The F2 sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix has been postponed due to extreme levels of rainfall at Spa Francorchamps.

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F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen quickest in washed out final practice

Red Bull's Max Verstappen topped a rain-hit FP3 session for the Belgian Grand Prix, where Lance Stroll crashed and the officials suspended running due to the deluge.

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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Belgian GP

The last Friday practice sessions prior to Formula 1's summer break came to a close with Max Verstappen headlining FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix, before Lando Norris slotted in the fastest time of FP2.

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F1 Belgian GP: Norris heads FP2 from Piastri, Verstappen

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri gave McLaren a 1-2 in FP2 for the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen, while in the other Red Bull Sergio Perez was again massively adrift.

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Late-night Gamer Verstappen Eyes Redemption At Belgian Grand Prix

A week after ranting on the team radio in Budapest, Max Verstappen heads to the Belgian Grand Prix warned to take "nothing for granted" and advised by Red Bull to give up late-night simulation racing during race weekends.

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Why Red Bull’s latest upgrades will not run at the Belgian GP

Red Bull is set to revert the RB20 to its more standard engine cover specification for the Belgian Grand Prix, but not because its latest upgrade disappointed in Hungary.

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What’s really behind F1’s Belgian GP flexi-wing checks

The FIA’s directive to Formula 1 teams this week that it plans video checks of flexi wings at the Belgian Grand Prix prompted fears of potential controversy on the horizon.

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