Charles Leclerc downplayed the crash which curtailed his running early in the second practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Ferrari’s power unit upgrade will arrive in “two or three” races
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s power unit upgrade may not be ready before the team’s home race at the high-speed Monza track, says team principal Mattia Binotto.
Hamilton suspects mudslides caused “massive” new bump at Eau Rouge
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton suspects the recent heavy rain and flooding at Spa-Francorchamps have formed a new bump in the high-speed Eau Rouge sequence.
First day at Spa “very positive” for Verstappen despite crash
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said he was pleased with his progress after the first day of practice at Spa despite damaging his car in a crash at the end of the second session.
Verstappen quickest, then crashes in second practice
2021 Belgian Grand Prix second practice
Posted onMax Verstappen led the way in second practice at Spa-Francorchamps but brought the session to an early end by crashing.
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2021 Belgian Grand Prix practice in pictures
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Posted onPictures from the first day of practice for the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Honda may repair Verstappen’s power unit, Perez’s “completely destroyed”
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onHonda believe they may be able to salvage Max Verstappen’s damaged power unit for use later in the season.
Hamilton “taking the team’s view” over team mate decision – Wolff
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton has ‘taken the driver’s hat off’ and accepted Mercedes’ needs in selecting his team mate for 2022, according to team principal Toto Wolff.
Bottas leads Verstappen, Hamilton 18th in damp practice session at Spa
2021 Belgian Grand Prix first practice
Posted onValtteri Bottas was quickest in a damp opening hour of practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Mick Schumacher wears father’s original helmet design for Belgian GP
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Posted onMick Schumacher is paying tribute to his father Michael Schumacher this weekend. Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda also have special helmets.
Le Mans “way too fast and narrow” in places for F1 – Alonso
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onAfter his rare chance to drive a Formula 1 car on the track which holds the Le Mans 24 Hours, Fernando Alonso said a race there would be “fun” but changes to the circuit would be essential.
First pictures from the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix weekend
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Posted onPictures from the build-up to the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix, where tributes have been left for Anthoine Hubert, who died at the track two years ago.
Russell’s rivals talk him up as he and Bottas dance around the obvious
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen and Charles Leclerc talked up George Russell’s credentials as a Mercedes driver while he swerved questions over his future.
Leclerc expects Spa will be “quite difficult” for Ferrari
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc doubts the Spa-Francorchamps circuit will play to the strengths of his Ferrari in this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Verstappen at risk of penalty later in season as Honda take crashed power unit out of service
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are at risk of grid penalties as each has lost a power unit due to recent crashes.
Mazepin gets new chassis for Belgian Grand Prix
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onNikita Mazepin, who said earlier in the season his Haas chassis was heavier than team mate Mick Schumacher’s, will have a new one for this weekend’s race.
Indy 500 return “always in the list of wishes” for Alonso after F1
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says his focus is on F1’s upcoming 2022 regulation changes, leaving the ‘triple crown’ challenge for the future.
Hamilton’s greater experience in title fights is no advantage – Verstappen
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen doesn’t see himself at a disadvantage in his contest with Lewis Hamilton despite his rival’s greater experience in championship fights.
Vettel wants rules change after “very bitter” disqualification
2021 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel accepted his disqualification from the Hungarian Grand Prix but admitted it felt “very bitter” to lose his podium finish.