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Bruno Famin to leave Alpine F1 team principal role
Alpine team principal Bruno Famin will leave his role at the end of August as the team's parent company, Renault, also prepares to put an end to its Formula One engine programme.
Max Verstappen
Verstappen gets 10-place grid penalty in Belgium
Max Verstappen faces a 10-place grid penalty from wherever he qualifies at the Belgian Grand Prix after he exceeded his quota for engines this season.
Daniel Ricciardo
Ricciardo lucky to avoid barrier after spin
Daniel Ricciardo narrowly avoided the barrier after spinning out during the first practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Sergio Pérez
Pérez 100% sure his Red Bull seat is not at risk
Sergio Perez claims his position at Red Bull is not at risk, saying he is 100% certain he will still be at the team after the Belgian Grand Prix.
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How to watch 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix: ESPN+ schedule
It's time for the 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix! Will Max Verstappen take home another victory at Spa? Check out how to watch the action now.
Formula One
McLaren's Norris regrets Piastri win controversy
Lando Norris said he was "not proud" that McLaren's team orders controversy at the end of the Hungarian Grand Prix overshadowed teammate Oscar Piastri's first win.
Formula One
Sainz remains undecided on 2025 F1 move
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz remained tight-lipped on Thursday about his future ahead of this weekend's Belgian Prix, but said he would definitely remain in Formula One.
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Hamilton tells Verstappen to 'act like a champion'
Lewis Hamilton has suggested Max Verstappen should act more "like a champion" after taking a dig at the Red Bull driver's turbulent Hungarian Grand Prix weekend.
Formula One
Verstappen defends Hungary team radio outburst
Max Verstappen has defended the way he speaks to his race engineer over team radio, saying it is important to be able to criticise decisions made by the Red Bull pit wall.
Nico Hülkenberg
Hülkenberg shocked by Audi CEO, chair departures
Nico Hülkenberg said he was taken by surprise when Audi announced the departure of CEO Andreas Seidl and chairman Oliver Hoffmann from its F1 project this week.
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon joins Haas from Alpine for 2025
Esteban Ocon will join Haas next season on a multi-year deal, the American team confirmed on Thursday. The French driver will be paired with rookie Oliver Bearman in an all-new driver line-up at Haas for 2025.
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Who should be favourite for the Belgian Grand Prix?
Laurence Edmondson debates whether McLaren and Mercedes can outperform Red Bull at Spa-Francorchamps.
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Are tensions rising at Red Bull?
Nate Saunders debates whether Max Verstappen is getting frustrated with Red Bull and teammate Sergio Pérez.
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Pérez, Ricciardo and Red Bull's sticky second-driver dilemma
Formula One
Belgian Grand Prix: F1 preview, times, predictions, stats
Everything you need to know as Formula One heads to Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium for round 14 of the 2024 season.
Formula One
'Unlapped': How to listen to or watch ESPN's F1 show, episode archive and more
"Unlapped" is ESPN's new Formula One show, featuring Katie George and F1 writers Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson, as they serve both complete newbies and seasoned motorheads. This is your one-stop shop for all things F1.
Formula One
Norris quickest in Belgian GP practice over Piastri
Lando Norris was fastest in Friday's practice at the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, with Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen, who will face a 10-place grid penalty, in third.
Formula One
Verstappen tops first practice at Belgian GP
Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was fastest in first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri.
Formula One
Alpine reveal Deadpool & Wolverine livery
Alpine will run a one-off colour scheme at the Belgian Grand Prix to mark the release of Marvel movie Deadpool & Wolverine.
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F1 to keep points-scoring system to top 10
Formula One will not expand the championship points scoring format from the top 10 to top 12 finishers, it was confirmed on Tuesday.
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Former Ferrari boss Binotto to lead Audi F1 team
Former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto will lead Audi's Formula One entry with current bosses Oliver Hoffmann and Andreas Seidl departing.
Formula One
McLaren passes Red Bull as favorite for F1 title
McLaren is favored to win the Formula One constructors' championship at -140 odds, marking the first time in at least two seasons that Red Bull Racing (+110) has not been favored.
Max Verstappen
Pressure builds on Verstappen as Red Bull's advantage wanes
With Red Bull's advantage over its rivals all but gone, Max Verstappen's terse exchanges suggested tension is building in the F1 champion's garage.
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