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News2026-07-18
2026 Spa F2 qualifying: Camara reported on pole
Formula1.com reported Rafael Camara took his fourth Formula 2 pole of the season at Spa-Francorchamps, ahead of Inthraphuvasak on Friday.
News2026-07-18
Belgian GP 2026: Grid penalties alter Spa order
The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix grid changed at Spa after penalties for Lando Norris, Isack Hadjar, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll before qualifying.
News2026-07-18
2026 Belgian GP FP3: Antonelli quickest, Hamilton hits trouble
Andrea Kimi Antonelli set the pace in 2026 Belgian Grand Prix FP3 ahead of Lando Norris, while Lewis Hamilton crashed late before qualifying at Spa.
News2026-07-18
Permane discusses Tsolov's Racing Bulls future
Formula1.com reported Alan Permane discussed Nikola Tsolov’s Racing Bulls future, while RaceFans said the F2 prospect deserves an F1 chance.
News2026-07-18
Cadillac livery change reported after split reveal
Formula1.com reported Graeme Lowdon explained why Cadillac changed its livery after first unveiling a split design before its 2026 F1 entry.
News2026-07-18
2026 Belgian GP FP2: Antonelli reported quickest
Reports from Spa said Andrea Kimi Antonelli led Belgian GP FP2 for Mercedes ahead of Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen third in Friday running.
News2026-07-18
Verstappen linked with van Langendonck move
Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Max Verstappen has signed McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck to Verstappen Racing in a driver-development move.
News2026-07-18
2026 Belgian GP: Alpine updates after Gasly FP2 crash
Formula1.com reported Alpine issued an update after Pierre Gasly’s late FP2 crash at Spa, which also brought out a red flag on Friday.
News2026-07-17
2026 Belgian GP: Antonelli tops Friday at Spa
Andrea Kimi Antonelli led Friday practice for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix after topping FP2, while Pierre Gasly's crash brought out a late red flag.
News2026-07-17
2026 Belgian GP: Racing Bulls' upgrade choice
Formula1.com, Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Racing Bulls had to choose which driver received a Belgian GP upgrade amid a close intra-team fight.
News2026-07-17
Belgian GP 2026: Hadjar faces reported grid drop
Formula1.com, Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Isack Hadjar is set to start the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix from the back after engine changes.
News2026-07-17
2026 Belgian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1
Max Verstappen set the pace in first practice for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, with Lewis Hamilton second as the weekend opened on Friday.
News2026-07-17
Belgian GP 2026: Gasly warning, Ocon milestone
Formula1.com reported Pierre Gasly sees Racing Bulls as a threat to Alpine in Belgium, while Esteban Ocon reaches 10 years since his F1 debut at Spa.
News2026-07-17
Goodwood: Lawson reported in Bruce McLaren GT40
Motorsport.com reported Liam Lawson drove Bruce McLaren’s Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 at Goodwood, with the New Zealander said to be left shaking.
News2026-07-17
Dutch GP 2026: Honda update reported for Aston Martin
Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Honda is targeting the Dutch Grand Prix for an updated Aston Martin power unit, citing a Belgian GP preview.
News2026-07-16
2026 Belgian Grand Prix: Norris takes grid penalty
Lando Norris will take a 10-place grid penalty for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren changed power unit parts on his car at Spa.
News2026-07-15
Pirelli explains 2026 F1 tyre and wheel-rim work
Pirelli’s 2026 F1 tyre and wheel-rim programme is coming into focus, with Formula1.com confirming Belgium compounds and other outlets outlining the wider work.
News2026-07-14
Arvid Lindblad eyes rally future after Goodwood run
Motorsport.com reported Arvid Lindblad is open to rallying after Formula 1 following a Goodwood WRC outing, while he sits 11th in F1 on 20 points.
News2026-07-14
Leclerc brake alarm adds to Ferrari SF-26 reports
BBC Sport reported Charles Leclerc called a Ferrari brake issue "borderline dangerous" after Monaco, as other reports linked SF-26 changes to setup work.
News2026-07-13
2026 Belgian Grand Prix: Crawford linked to FP1
Formula1.com reported Jak Crawford is set for another Aston Martin FP1 outing at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, pending official team confirmation.