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Verstappen: Ferrari ‘very hard to beat’ at Spa
Max Verstappen doubts Red Bull will be able to compete with Ferrari for victory in Belgium this weekend, but expects to be quicker through the rest of the weekend than in practice after running a lower power mode.
Albon says first Red Bull outing about “baby steps”
Alexander Albon says his first day driving for Red Bull at the Belgian Grand Prix was about “baby steps” as he familiarises himself to new Formula 1 machinery.
Leclerc pulls clear in second Belgian GP practice
Charles Leclerc led Ferrari to a one-two finish in second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Friday afternoon, pulling six-tenths of a second clear of the field.
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
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 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 open to experimenting with F1 race format in 2020
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”.
Vettel quickest in Belgium FP1; 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 GP 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.
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.
Hamilton: Smart decision for Mercedes to keep Bottas
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."
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.
Gasly reveals how he learned of Red Bull 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 Hulkenberg for 2020 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.
Raikkonen explains leg injury, 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.
Ocon gets Renault 2020 F1 drive, 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.
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Albon: 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.