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F1 2019 Belgian Grand Prix: Friday as it happened!
Click here for full live coverage of the 2019 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. With the Formula 1 summer break over, the action returns this weekend with the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps for ro

Franz Tost: Albon mentally strong enough to take on Verstappen
Toro Rosso Formula 1 chief Franz Tost is confident Alexander Albon is “mentally strong enough” to take on new Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen, citing some similarities between the pair ahead of their first race together.

Renault explains 'difficult call' to drop Nico Hulkenberg for 2020
Renault Formula 1 chief Cyril Abiteboul has explained the “difficult call” the team made to drop Nico Hulkenberg in favour of signing Esteban Ocon for the 2020 season, denying it was linked to the latter’s nationality.

Brawn: 2020 a ‘good opportunity’ to experiment with F1 race format
Formula 1 sporting chief Ross Brawn is open to experimenting with the race format and says the 2020 season will provide a “good opportunity” to “try some variations”.

Sebastian Vettel quickest in Belgium FP1 amid setbacks for Hamilton
Sebastian Vettel headed up a one-two finish for Ferrari in opening practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday as reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton only took P6 after a scruffy session.

Six drivers set for Belgian Grand Prix grid penalties
At least six drivers will take a grid penalty at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix after a raft of power unit element changes ahead of opening practice at Spa on Friday.

Kvyat not disappointed to be overlooked by Red Bull
Daniil Kvyat says he holds no ill feelings at being overlooked by Red Bull with rookie Formula 1 teammate Alexander Albon promoted ahead of him.

Romain Grosjean 'quite confident' of F1 stay, but considering options
Romain Grosjean feels "quite confident" about staying on the Formula 1 grid for the 2020 season, but is open to options in other racing series should he lose his seat.

Hulkenberg had ‘hints’ about Renault exit after “change of dynamic”
Nico Hulkenberg says he could “tell there was something going on” behind the scenes at Renault after noticing a “change of dynamic” within the Formula 1 team during the summer break.

Vettel: Red Bull and Mercedes now ahead of Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel fears Red Bull has out-developed Ferrari this season and moved ahead in the Formula 1 pecking order aiming to chase down defending champions Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton: Smart decision for Mercedes to keep Bottas for 2020
Lewis Hamilton has praised Mercedes for deciding to keep Valtteri Bottas as his Formula 1 teammate for the 2020 season, calling it "a smart decision."

Valtteri Bottas “very happy” with new Mercedes deal after anxious wait
Valtteri Bottas says he is relieved to have finally sealed his place on the 2020 Formula 1 grid after agreeing a new contract with Mercedes.

Verstappen eager to see how Albon performs at Red Bull
Max Verstappen says he’s looking forward to reigniting his rivalry with Alexander Albon from their junior racing days at Red Bull as he waits to see how the Formula 1 rookie performs at the team.

Albon: Red Bull news came during ‘normal catch up’ with Marko
Alexander Albon says he found out about his promotion during a “normal catch up” with Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko at the start of Formula 1’s summer break.

Pierre Gasly reveals how he learned of Red Bull Formula 1 demotion
Pierre Gasly only learned of his demotion from Red Bull back to Toro Rosso hours before the news was officially announced, coming as a “shock” to the Frenchman.

Haas confirms interest in Nico Hulkenberg for 2020 Formula 1 seat
Haas Formula 1 chief Gunther Steiner has confirmed the team’s interest in Nico Hulkenberg for the 2020 season as a possible replacement for Romain Grosjean.

Kimi Raikkonen explains leg injury and Marcus Ericsson call up
Kimi Raikkonen says a leg injury has resulted in Alfa Romeo placing Marcus Ericsson on standby for Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Esteban Ocon gets Renault 2020 F1 drive, Nico Hulkenberg loses seat
Renault has announced the signing of Esteban Ocon for the 2020 Formula 1 season, replacing Nico Hulkenberg. Ocon, 22, will return to the F1 grid next year after one season out of racing, having spent 2019 working as Mercedes' reserve driver.

F1 TV Pro offers 7 days free trial
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Alexander Albon calls 12-month journey to Red Bull F1 seat ‘laughable’
Alexander Albon has described his 12-month journey from Formula 2 to landing a Formula 1 drive with Red Bull as “laughable” and “nuts”.

Mercedes confirms Bottas 2020 F1 deal
Valtteri Bottas will remain with Mercedes for the 2020 Formula 1 season after the team confirmed on Thursday it had activated the option in his contract, keeping him at Brackley for a fourth year.
Lewis Hamilton launches new plant-based burger chain Neat Burger
Five-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has helped launched a new plant-based burger chain called Neat Burger.

Honda hands power unit upgrade to Albon, Kvyat for Belgian GP
Alexander Albon and Daniil Kvyat are both set for heavy Belgian Grand Prix grid penalties following Honda’s decision to hand both drviers its ‘Spec 4’ update of its power unit.

Formula 1 reveals provisional 22-race calendar for 2020 season
Formula 1 has revealed its provisional calendar for the 2020 season, featuring a record-breaking 22 races.