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Hamilton hoping to spoil Ferrari 70th party
Lewis Hamilton wants to make Ferrari’s 70 th anniversary celebrations in Formula 1 at its home race an unhappy event with victory at Monza but concedes the gap between Mercedes and Ferrari remains a slim and uncomfortable margin.
Alonso repaying Vandoorne with Monza towing
Fernando Alonso says he’s helping McLaren-Honda team-mate Stoffel Vandoorne by towing him down the long straights in order to maximise his opportunity in qualifying, after the Belgian driver produced a similar feat for him at Spa.
Alonso: I’m not bigger than the team
Fernando Alonso has denied he retired from the Belgian Grand Prix prematurely as a move to throw his weight around at McLaren-Honda as its future hangs in the balance.
F1 reports new Belgian GP attendance record
Formula 1 has confirmed that the attendance figure of 265,000 for last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix is a new record for the race.
FIA clarifies oil burn technical directive after Mercedes update
The FIA has clarified the new Formula 1 technical directive regarding oil burn that will come into force for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix, confirming Mercedes’ Spa update will not be subject to the ruling.
Force India to act on ‘very concerning’ Ocon, Perez feud
Force India owner Vijay Mallya says he will be forced to implement team orders between Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez after the pair suffered a controversial coming together in the Belgian Grand Prix.
“This cannot happen!” – Verstappen blasts latest technical failure
Max Verstappen admits he is becoming de-motivated by the persistent technical issues he is continuing to suffer in 2017 after his Belgian Grand Prix came to an abrupt end after just eight laps.
Raikkonen angered by ‘completely pointless’ penalty
Kimi Raikkonen has taken aim at stewards for handing him a stop-go penalty in the Belgian Grand Prix after failing to slow under double waved yellow flags.
2017 F1 Points' Standings after Belgian Grand Prix
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Mick Schumacher completes Spa demo run in father’s title-winning Benetton
Mick Schumacher took part in a special demonstration run in his father Michael’s title-winning Benetton B194 car at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday, marking 25 years since his maiden Formula 1 victory.
Alonso: I've already rejected 60 per cent of 2018 offers
Fernando Alonso claims he has already rejected 60 per cent of offers he has received for a 2018 drive, with the remaining 40 per cent “still on the table” as he considers his future with McLaren in Formula 1.
Perez, Force India set for Spa power surge
Sergio Perez is confident Force India is vindicated in its decision to opt for an aggressive ‘top speed’ set-up for the Belgian Grand Prix despite the compromise it demands elsewhere on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Massa gets five-place grid drop for Belgian GP
Felipe Massa has been hit with a five-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix after failing to slow for double-waved yellow flags during the final Formula 1 practice session at Spa on Saturday.
Vandoorne’s motivation not affected by Spa grid penalties
Stoffel Vandoorne says his motivation for his first home Formula 1 race in Belgium this weekend is not affected by his power unit grid penalties that are near-certain to resign him to a final row start at Spa on Sunday.
Lauda confirms Vettel-Mercedes F1 talks took place
Mercedes Formula 1 non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has confirmed that talks were held with Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel over a 2018 race seat, but ended "a couple of months ago".
We want Kubica back… but it has to make sense – Renault
Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul has revealed the team is seriously considering offering Robert Kubica the chance to make a sensational return to Formula 1 next season, but says it ‘has to make sense’ on all sides and not be influenced by ‘emotions’.
Williams forced into chassis change after Massa's Spa FP1 crash
Williams has confirmed that Felipe Massa requires a new Formula 1 chassis for the remainder of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend after crashing during opening practice at Spa on Friday morning.
Ricciardo explains Verstappen ‘sore loser’ jibe
Daniel Ricciardo has explained the reasoning behind his comment that Max Verstappen was a ‘sore loser’ following their coming together in the Hungarian Grand Prix, but insists he is back on good terms with his Red Bull Racing counterpart.
Kevin Magnussen: Negative comments from other F1 drivers 'very rare'
Kevin Magnussen has moved on from Nico Hulkenberg’s criticism about his driving during the last Formula 1 race in Hungary, saying negative comments from his peers are “very rare”.
Haas F1 to vary brake choice circuit-to-circuit for rest of season.
Romain Grosjean has confirmed that Haas will switch between Brembo and Carbon Industrie (CI) brakes through the remainder of the 2017 Formula 1 season, depending on the weather conditions and circuit characteristics.
F1 Fan Festival format returns for Belgian GP
Formula 1 has announced that the Fan Festival format that was launched at the Spanish Grand Prix earlier this year will return for this weekend’s race in Belgium.
Guy Martin joins Williams F1 pit crew for Belgian GP
Guy Martin is trading the world of road racing for a taste of Formula 1 when he joins the Williams Martini Racing squad as part of its pit crew for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Haas to start Belgian GP weekend with Brembo brakes
Haas Formula 1 chief Günther Steiner has confirmed the team will start this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix running Brembo brakes as it bids to get to the bottom of its ongoing problems.