Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said their qualifying performance at Spa was the worst he’d experienced during his time with them.
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Sainz predicts Verstappen will challenge for win despite starting from 15th
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr admitted he was concerned about Ferrari’s deficit to Max Verstappen despite inheriting pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Verstappen dominates Belgian GP qualifying but penalties hand pole to Sainz
2022 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr will start from pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen went quickest in qualifying in Spa.
F1 stewards clarify grid drop rules following ‘unprecedented’ Leclerc penalties
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Belgian Grand Prix stewards have explained why Charles Leclerc will be made to start from the back of the grid following a series of grid penalties.
Perez quickest in final practice as Leclerc spins into barriers
2022 Belgian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onSergio Perez heads into qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix having set the fastest time in final practice ahead of team mate Max Verstappen.
FIA reaffirms “commitment” to women competing in F1 after Domenicali comment
2022 F1 season
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem reaffirmed the governing body will “actively encourage” more women in formula racing after comments by Stefano Domenicali.
Audi hopes for ‘a German driver and German GP’ when it joins F1
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Audi hopes to have German driver and German GP in 2026 • McLaren did everything to help Ricciardo – Brown • Lawson regrets missing soft tyre run
Will Ferrari’s focus on race pace pay off after Red Bull’s daunting practice showing?
2022 Belgian Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen flew on Friday at Spa. But he’ll line up at the back of the grid behind title rival Charles Leclerc, giving hope to Ferrari.
Verstappen leads Leclerc by eight-tenths in second practice
2022 Belgian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMax Verstappen was fastest of all by eight tenths in second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.
Sainz leads Ferrari one-two as rain ends first practice early at Spa
2022 Belgian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr topped the times ahead of his Ferrari team mate as first practice was interrupted by a red flag and ended in a rain shower.
Alfa Romeo to split from Sauber after 2023 season amid Audi deal rumours
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlfa Romeo have confirmed they will end their partnership with Sauber, which runs their Formula 1 team, at the conclusion of the 2023 season.
Audi and Porsche F1 engine programmes will be “completely separate”
2026 F1 Season
Posted onAudi says its Formula 1 power unit programme will be entirely exclusive from Porsche’s, if its fellow Volkswagen Group brand also joins the world championship.
F1’s new porpoising measures for 2023 “over the top” – Verstappen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Porpoising rules unnecessary, says Verstappen • Ricciardo would consider sabbatical from F1 • Tsunoda resisted Lawson Spa swap
Ricciardo still has “fire” to succeed in F1 despite losing McLaren drive
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says that still has the “fire” to race in Formula 1 despite having his contract with McLaren terminated with a year remaining.
No repeat of Belgian GP wash-out expected but Friday could see rain
2022 Belgian Grand Prix weather
Posted onAfter last year’s Belgian Grand Prix was washed out due persistent heavy rain, fans attending at the Spa circuit this weekend should get to enjoy an actual race this year.
“F1 Manager 2022”: The RaceFans review of the official Formula 1 management game
Reviews
Posted onThe first official Formula 1 management game in two decades finally arrives on PC and consoles. Does F1 Manager 22 live up to expectations?
Last time around La Source? Five Belgian GP talking points
2022 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onSpa-Francorchamps has had a major face lift for 2022, but could this weekend’s race be the last fans will be able to enjoy around the iconic Belgian circuit?
Updated F1 22 driver ratings moves Verstappen to top and Russell past Leclerc
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New F1 22 ratings sees Leclerc drop behind Russell • Ecclestone appears in court on fraud charge • Zendeli steps in for Caldwell
McLaren “set for strong second half of the season” – Seidl
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Seidl confident for McLaren as season resumes • Raikkonen crashed out of NASCAR Cup debut • Jos Verstappen completes WRC rally
Should Formula 2 test sustainable fuels before they are introduced in F1?
Debates and Polls
Posted onFormula 1 is set to introduce sustainable fuels with the new power units in 2026, but should they be tested in F2 first as planned?