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Mercedes reveals the problem that hurt Russell and Antonelli in Belgium
Mercedes has identified the issue all teams with the German manufacturer's power unit experienced during the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix. It was confirmed to GPblog that the problem has been...
Formula 1 rules out additional Grand Prix due to ongoing war
A Bahrain Grand Prix in early October is no longer an option for Formula 1, GPblog has learned. The sport had hoped to announce that the race in the Middle East would still be rescheduled, however, th...
Russell after retiring in Belgium: 'I've become numb to disappointment'
George Russell was left angry after his crash with Lewis Hamilton on the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix. However, he directed his fury at his Mercedes car rather than his former teammate. While...
Fernando Alonso already knows: a grid penalty awaits in Zandvoort too
Although the Dutch Grand Prix will only take place on 23 August, Fernando Alonso already knows he will, in principle, start that race with a grid penalty, just like in Spa. For Alonso, starting from t...
Red Bull tackles major problem for Verstappen with secret test
Red Bull Racing has practiced race starts during a private filming day, GPblog understands. The Austrian outfit hopes it has found a way to solve the poor getaways that have plagued Max Verstappen and...
Red Bull leaves key figure at home again as departure from the team appears imminent
Red Bull Racing Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan will not be present at the Belgian Grand Prix, GPblog can reveal. It appears to be another indication that the Briton, who works closely with Max Verstappe...
Verstappen takes surprising new step in his career
Following Thursday's announcement, Max Verstappen has effectively become Dries Van Langendonck's (15) manager. This adds another facet to Verstappen's CV, as the Dutchman has never previously tried to...
Verstappen's no longer angry with Red Bull after Silverstone: 'I know they don't want this either'
Since the British Grand Prix weekend, Max Verstappen has discussed with Red Bull Racing that he felt his input wasn’t being listened to enough. After nearly two weeks of reflection, his frustration ov...
'Verstappen extends his Formula 1 stay, remaining active in the sport beyond 2028'
Despite rumors that Max Verstappen might quit after this season, Helmut Marko assumes the Dutchman will remain active in the sport even after his current contract with Red Bull Racing ends (through th...
McLaren fulfills wish and ends driver's F1 role with immediate effect
Pato O’Ward has gotten his wish. McLaren will no longer deploy the Mexican for Formula 1 activities with immediate effect, GPblog understands. IndyCar driver O’Ward had hoped for years for a chance...
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F1 Today | Hamilton's title hopes boosted, while Mercedes reveal cause of Belgian GP issue
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