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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Belgian GP

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What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 F1 Belgian GP

Red Bull expects to run its ‘Macarena’ wing again at next F1 race

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Red Bull expects to run its ‘Macarena’ wing again at next F1 race

How Racing Bulls let a driver battle decide who got its F1 car cooling upgrade for Belgian GP

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How Racing Bulls let a driver battle decide who got its F1 car cooling upgrade for Belgian GP

F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli headlines FP2 over Norris, Gasly crash causes red flag

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F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli headlines FP2 over Norris, Gasly crash causes red flag

Honda selects Marini's crew chief for Quartararo's arrival

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Honda selects Marini's crew chief for Quartararo's arrival

WRC Estonia: Pajari leads after Friday afternoon clean sweep

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WRC Estonia: Pajari leads after Friday afternoon clean sweep

Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change

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Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change

LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly suffers heavy crash

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LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - Antonelli tops FP2 as Gasly suffers heavy crash

Hungary Sunday quotes: Marussia

Charles Pic - 20th: "I am very happy to end the first half of my first season in this way and to be achieving the targets I set for myself. The race didn't begin so well, as I had a poor start again, so we must look at that and solve it for Spa and beyond as it is another factor that can help us progress in the race. After that, the race pace was very good and I am happy that our performance relative to the Caterhams is now much clearer to see, particularly as I had a nice and close battle with Petrov. Now we go into a long break when I will have the chance to reflect on the season so far and look at what we can do for the next half of the season. I would like to thank not just my engineers and car crew but the whole team for a very happy start to my F1 debut. It has not been easy for the team but we are making real progress. I wish everyone a good rest for the holidays and look forward to coming back fighting at the Belgian Grand Prix in four weeks' time."

Timo Glock - 21st: "Another race to forget for me, a bit like Hockenheim. I had no pace and no balance in the car from the beginning on. Despite this I was still quicker in the first two laps but then experienced the rear end instability again. I lost the car suddenly under braking and couldn't catch it. I spun and then I was behind the HRTs and struggled massively again with the balance. I don't know what the problem is at the moment, but I think it is a good time for the break. My thanks to the team for the hard work in trying to resolve my problems with the car and I wish them a good holiday. I hope that we can all come back and enjoy a stronger second half of the season together."

John Booth, Team Principal: "First of all I would like to congratulate the whole team on the clear strides we have made so far this season which, based on today's performance, are clearly evident. Whilst we have occupied similar race placings for much of the season, we have slowly but surely been eating into the gap to Caterham, pulled further away from HRT behind and, bigger picture, reduced the margin to the front running teams. With another very impressive drive today, Charles has shown just how far we have come, as he was in touch with - and occasionally quicker - than Petrov for a large part of the race. By contrast, Timo had another tough time and has not yet been able to benefit from the clear progress we are making with the package. A long break is just what the sport needs right now and we'll go back to the UK, spend the week preparing for the long haul races in the not too distant future and then literally down tools for a couple of weeks to enjoy a well-earned holiday. It has been a challenging first seven months of the year and the whole team are to be congratulated for responding so well. I have every confidence that when we return to Spa in one month's time, both drivers will be able to reap even more from the current package and the developments we will bring for Monza."

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