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Hamilton: Mercedes Duo Should Be Further Ahead in Title Race
Lewis Hamilton claims Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell should have a larger lead in the 2026 F1 standings given their car's pace. Reliability issues have kept Hamilton within 32 points of the lead as the season heads to Belgium.
10 Aug 2026
9 Aug 2026
Verstappen Sets Pace in Spa Practice as Mercedes Struggles
Max Verstappen topped the first practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, outpacing Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes struggled with pace and potential engine penalties. McLaren's Oscar Piastri faced a late hydraulics issue, while grid penalties loom for several drivers, including Lando Norris.
9 Aug 2026
Kimi Antonelli Leads Belgian GP Practice as Title Rivals Struggle
Kimi Antonelli topped the second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, while title rival George Russell struggled to eighth. The session was hampered by two red flags, and Ferrari faces potential penalties for a tire-return procedural breach.
9 Aug 2026
Hamilton Targets Recovery at Spa After Friday Deficit
Lewis Hamilton is working to close a larger-than-expected gap to Mercedes after Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. While Hamilton remains in the hunt for the championship, he is focusing on resolving middle-sector performance issues ahead of Saturday's qualifying.
8 Aug 2026
Kimi Antonelli Claims Belgian GP Pole at Spa
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen as Lando Norris dropped to 13th following a grid penalty.
8 Aug 2026
Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli wary of Spa start against Max Verstappen
Kimi Antonelli takes pole for the Belgian GP but faces a tactical challenge against Max Verstappen, with the long run to Turn 5 creating a high risk of being overtaken at the start.
8 Aug 2026
George Russell Rules Out Driving Style as Cause for Mercedes Pace Deficit
George Russell has ruled out his driving style as the cause for his recent pace deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli, despite earlier beliefs that technique was the primary issue. Mercedes is now investigating potential mechanical or aerodynamic discrepancies as the team prepares for the Belgian Grand Prix.
7 Aug 2026
Hungarian GP: Five drivers to miss FP1 for rookie requirements
Five Formula 1 drivers will sit out the first practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix as teams fulfill mandatory rookie driver requirements. The session features appearances from Frederik Vesti, Leonardo Fornaroli, Ryo Hirakawa, Paul Aron, and Colton Herta.
6 Aug 2026
George Russell: Mercedes Targets Power Unit Fix for Hungarian GP
George Russell is confident that Mercedes has resolved the software-related power unit issues that hindered his performance at Spa. The driver describes the 2026 season as his toughest psychological challenge yet due to ongoing mechanical inconsistencies.
6 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton Eyes 2026 Title Fight Amid Ferrari Development Push
Lewis Hamilton remains optimistic about his 2026 title chances, trailing leader Kimi Antonelli by 45 points as the F1 season reaches its midpoint at the Hungarian GP.
5 Aug 2026
Hungarian GP: Ferrari dominates Friday practice as Mercedes struggles
Ferrari topped Friday practice at the Hungarian GP with a one-two finish, while Mercedes struggled to find pace, finishing fifth and 13th. Teams are now analyzing data ahead of Saturday's qualifying session.
5 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris Praise Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 F1 Campaign
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have lauded Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli for his dominant performance in the first half of the 2026 F1 season, though team principal Toto Wolff warns that the title race remains wide open.
