Tag Archives: F1 Race Report
Mercedes Fixes Spa Deployment Bug Before Hungarian GP 2026
Mercedes traces Russell's Spa straightline deficit to a deployment bug and applies a software fix before Hungary. Full recap plus helmet and livery detail.
Russell Ends F-Bomb Rant, Points to Mercedes 2026 Fix
George Russell addresses his Spa radio rant and reveals Mercedes has found the SoC issue behind his lap-one crash, ahead of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton Belgian GP 2026: ‘Full Responsibility’ for P4
Hamilton owns his Belgian GP result after an FP3 crash and a 5-second penalty left him P4 instead of on the podium at Spa-Francorchamps.
Verstappen Backs McLaren Junior Dries van Langendonck
Max Verstappen is now backing 15-year-old McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck, confirmed ahead of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.
Red Bull’s 2027 Plan: New Heirs to Lambiase and Marko
Red Bull's Belgian GP weekend brought two structural signings — Tom Hart staying on and Gwen Lagrue arriving from Mercedes — reshaping the pit wall and junior programme for 2027.
Lindblad Extends Points Streak to Five at Belgian GP
Arvid Lindblad finished ninth at Spa on 2026-07-19, extending his points run to five races as Racing Bulls' new upgrade made its first appearance.
Norris Loses Belgian GP Podium as Stella Admits Strategy Error
Andrea Stella admits McLaren's strategy cost Lando Norris a Belgian GP podium after he ran from 13th to the lead before fading to seventh at Spa.
Russell’s Spa Struggle: Mercedes Still Chasing Deployment Fix
Mercedes remains puzzled by George Russell's straight-line energy deployment losses at Spa 2026, a display-worthy weekend still overshadowed by an unsolved technical mystery.
Did McLaren’s VSC Call Cost Norris a Belgian GP Podium?
Norris qualified P3 at Spa-Francorchamps with his first Q3 lap, but a McLaren VSC call is now under scrutiny for costing him a Belgian GP podium.
Norris: Pace ‘Easily Good Enough’ for Spa Podium in 2026
Lando Norris insists his Spa pace was podium-worthy despite finishing P7 after a grid penalty and a costly 7.8s pit stop at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.