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Alonso says 2027 decision hinges on rules, not Aston slump

Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin's disastrous start to 2026 will not decide whether he remains in Formula 1 next year, insisting the regulations themselves are now the bigger issue.

Sainz hints Williams stay despite Audi rumours

Carlos Sainz has given his clearest indication yet that he in fact intends to remain with Williams in 2027, despite months of criticism of the team's current car and persistent links with Audi.

Ben Sulayem admits FIA mistakes over 2026 rules

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has acknowledged that mistakes were made with Formula 1's controversial 2026 regulations following intense criticism from drivers at Spa.

Red Bull moves for Mercedes junior chief Lagrue

Red Bull is reportedly trying to poach the man behind Mercedes' highly successful young driver program as it rebuilds the structure once dominated by the now-retired Dr Helmut Marko.

Race Notes - Antonelli wins in Spa

Belgium GP - Race Notes

Sunday Photos

Belgium GP - Sunday Photos

Sunday Press Conference

Belgium GP - Sunday Press Conference

Sunday Team Quotes

Belgium GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Race Results

Belgium GP - Race Results

F1 rejects claims Spa coverage hiding energy problem

Formula 1 has denied deliberately hiding the true extent of the 2026 cars' energy management problems after broadcasters questioned the television coverage from Spa.

Wolff admits Ferrari will try to sign Antonelli

Toto Wolff has admitted Ferrari will almost certainly try to lure Kimi Antonelli away from Mercedes, as the Italian youngster continued his impressive run of form with pole position at Spa.

Red Bull names Verstappen's next race engineer

Red Bull has reportedly decided who will replace Gianpiero Lambiase as Max Verstappen's race engineer, even as speculation about the Dutchman's own future refuses to disappear.

Spa pushing to reclaim permanent place on F1 calendar

Spa-Francorchamps is already lobbying Formula 1 to restore its permanent place on the calendar despite only recently agreeing to an alternating contract.

Sainz insists Williams has failed with 2026 car

Carlos Sainz has delivered his strongest criticism yet of Williams' 2026 campaign, admitting the team has "failed" with this year's car as speculation about his future continues.