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Kimi Antonelli Sets Pace in Spa Practice as Title Rivals Lag
Kimi Antonelli topped second practice at the Belgian Grand Prix, outpacing title rivals while Mercedes teammate George Russell struggled. The session was interrupted by red flags, and potential grid penalties loom for several teams due to technical and procedural breaches.
3 Oct 2026
18 Jul 2026
Hamilton Crashes in Spa Final Practice as Antonelli Dominates
Lewis Hamilton faces a race against time to repair his Ferrari after a heavy crash in final practice at Spa. Meanwhile, championship leader Kimi Antonelli continues to set the pace ahead of qualifying.
18 Jul 2026
Hamilton Targets Ferrari Gains After Friday Deficit at Spa
Lewis Hamilton is working to close a larger-than-expected gap to Mercedes at the Belgian Grand Prix after a difficult Friday practice. The Ferrari driver remains focused on improving performance in the track's middle sector ahead of qualifying.
17 Jul 2026
Verstappen Leads Belgian GP Practice as Mercedes Stumble
Max Verstappen led the first practice session at Spa-Francorchamps, with Lewis Hamilton second and Mercedes struggling for pace. McLaren's Oscar Piastri faced a late hydraulic issue, while Kimi Antonelli's championship lead remains under pressure due to potential engine penalties.
17 Jul 2026
Oliver Bearman addresses Red Bull links amid Max Verstappen uncertainty
Oliver Bearman has addressed rumors linking him to Red Bull, calling the speculation flattering while emphasizing his focus on Haas. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen continues to weigh his future at Red Bull amid ongoing performance concerns and contract uncertainty.
11 Jul 2026
Belgian Grand Prix 2026: Preview, Schedule, and Title Stakes
The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix takes place July 17-19 at Spa-Francorchamps, with Kimi Antonelli defending a shrinking 25-point lead over George Russell. Max Verstappen faces mounting pressure following recent technical failures, while unpredictable Ardennes weather threatens to disrupt the weekend.
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22 Oct 2026
Mercedes Austin upgrades run on both cars as title nears
Mercedes will run their latest aerodynamic package on both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell's cars at the United States Grand Prix, ending the split specification used in Singapore. Antonelli could clinch the Drivers' Championship on Sunday, while Mercedes hold a 134-point constructors' lead over Ferrari.
21 Oct 2026
Horner F1 return talk follows Wolff rivalry remarks
Christian Horner says Toto Wolff and Mercedes are finding Formula 1 "easier" without him, while insisting his long rivalry with the Mercedes team principal was never personal. The former Red Bull team principal also addressed links to Ferrari, Alpine and Aston Martin, saying he is in no rush to return to the pit wall.
20 Oct 2026
Red Bull resurgence adds to Wolff's full-on fight warning
Toto Wolff says Red Bull's late-season resurgence has made them part of a full-on fight he expects at the front of Formula 1 into 2027. Mercedes are closing on a championship double, with Kimi Antonelli able to clinch the drivers' title as early as the United States Grand Prix. Red Bull head to Austin chasing a third straight win after Max Verstappen's back-to-back victories.
19 Oct 2026
Mercedes Upgrades Assessment Confirms New Specification for Austin Race Weekend
Mercedes ran split car specifications at the Singapore Grand Prix to evaluate recent aerodynamic developments on the W17. Toto Wolff confirmed that both drivers are expected to race the newer package at the United States Grand Prix in Austin.
23 Oct 2026
Eala Shnaider result ends Filipino run at Ningbo Open
Alex Eala lost 7-5, 6-4 to Diana Shnaider in the second round of the WTA500 Ningbo Open in China, ending her bid for a quarterfinal place. Eala led 4-3 in both sets and held a 40-15 lead in the eighth game of the second set before Shnaider took control. Shnaider next faces world No. 12 Iva Jovic, the No. 4 seed.
23 Oct 2026
Premier League predictions for a card-heavy weekend of value
Lewis Jones has published his Premier League predictions for a weekend headlined by Chelsea vs Tottenham, where he prefers a Levi Colwill booking to the over 5.5 cards line. He also backs Aston Villa double chance against Manchester City, Brighton draw no bet at Liverpool, and Bournemouth draw no bet at Man Utd.