The race that never was. Image credit: Getty Images Max Verstappen was declared the winner of the Belgian Grand Prix after the requisite two laps amidst a never-ending downpour at Spa. After a spectacular qualifying session on Saturday, which saw George Russell very nearly snatch the unlikeliest of pole positions, fans waited for hours as … Continue reading 2021 Belgian GP report | Verstappen wins… ‘Belgian Grand Prix’
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2021 Belgian GP preview
Summer break over, it's crunch time now. What madness happens on the first lap this time? Will Red Bull decide to get an almost inevitable engine penalty out of the way here? Are we set for a typical wet and wild race in Spa with showers forecast all weekend? Track Length: 7.004 kmLaps: 44Race Distance: … Continue reading 2021 Belgian GP preview
2020 Belgian GP report | Hamilton dominates at Spa
The rain never came, but it was plain sailing for Hamilton. Image credit: AFP Lewis Hamilton took a comfortable victory at the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix to further extend his lead in the championship, with Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen completing the usual HAM-BOT-VER podium. It was a fairly sedate race at the front. Hamilton … Continue reading 2020 Belgian GP report | Hamilton dominates at Spa
2020 Belgian GP preview
Can anyone (well, Max Verstappen) challenge the Mercedes? They haven't won here since 2017... Will a better result in Spain help motivate Sebastian Vettel? Or will Ferrari just struggle terribly around the power-sensitive Spa track? Will the pressure increase further on Alexander Albon? Could we have a wet and wild Spa weekend? THE TRACK THE … Continue reading 2020 Belgian GP preview
2019 Belgian GP report | Leclerc takes emotional first victory
A poignant weekend with probably the right result. Image credit: LAT Images The 2019 Belgian Grand Prix came on a weekend where things were put very much in perspective. On Saturday, shortly after qualifying, F2 driver Anthoine Hubert tragically lost his life following a massive accident at the Raidillon swerves. The Frenchman, who was just … Continue reading 2019 Belgian GP report | Leclerc takes emotional first victory
2019 Belgian GP preview
How will Alexander Albon cope with his promotion to Red Bull? And how will Pierre Gasly do in the Toro Rosso? Can Ferrari finally win a race? Will we find out who gets the Mercedes seat for 2020? (And the Renault one potentially...) Can F1 pick up where it left off with another excellent race? … Continue reading 2019 Belgian GP preview