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• Ricciardo made error behind Q1 exit while ‘trying to take Eau Rouge full throttle’ | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 21:13 via racefans.net
  Daniel Ricciardo said his "intentions were good" trying to take Eau Rouge flat-out, though he ran wide and was eliminated in Q1 as a result.
  
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• Magnussen given three-place grid drop, Albon reprimanded, Hamilton cleared | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 21:03 via racefans.net
  Three investigations after qualifying resulted in a penalty for Kevin Magnussen, a reprimand for Alexander Albon and no action against Lewis Hamilton.
  
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• Verstappen’s 0.8s margin over field “pretty impressive”, admits Hamilton | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 20:45 via racefans.net
  Lewis Hamilton described Max Verstappen's margin of eight tenths over the field in qualifying as "pretty impressive"
  
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• Norris relieved with P7 after 'completely destroying' floor

  28-07-2023 20:00 via skysports.com
  
  Lando Norris has revealed he "completely destroyed his floor" in Q1 with his trip through the gravel, so was relieved to qualify seventh for the Belgian Grand Prix.
  
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• Verstappen explains 'emotional' radio row | 'We always solve it'

  28-07-2023 19:59 via skysports.com
  
  Max Verstappen has brushed off his "emotional" team radio row with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase during Belgian GP Qualifying, saying the pair always resolve their issues.
  
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• Verstappen explains 'emotional' radio row

  28-07-2023 19:59 via skysports.com
  
  Max Verstappen has brushed off his "emotional" team radio row with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase during Belgian GP Qualifying, saying the pair always resolve their issues.
  
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• Charles Leclerc on pole at Belgian GP after Max Verstappen penalty

  28-07-2023 19:53
  
  Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez joins Leclerc on front row of the gridVerstappen berates team for ‘shit execution’ in qualifyingMax Verstappen gave another masterclass at Spa in delivering a crushingly fast lap in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver, however, will not start from pole because he has a five-place grid penalty. Charles Leclerc, who took a very strong second for Ferrari will be on pole instead, with Red Bull’s Sergio Pérez alongsi
  
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• Slight changes to “aggressive” driving style solved wet pace problems – Leclerc | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 19:39 via racefans.net
  After taking pole position at Spa, Charles Leclerc said a slight change to his driving style solved the problems led to his Q1 elimination in similar conditions last month.
  
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• Verstappen “very lucky” after near-miss in Q2 provokes radio tiff with engineer | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 19:18 via racefans.net
  Max Verstappen says he was "very lucky" to reach Q3 in qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix after he came close to elimination in Q2.
  
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• 2023 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures | F1 Pictures

  28-07-2023 18:56 via racefans.net
  Pictures from the qualifying day for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
  
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• Verstappen crushes rivals in wet Spa qualifying but penalty hands pole to Leclerc | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying

  28-07-2023 18:35 via racefans.net
  Charles Leclerc will start on pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen set the quickest time in qualifying.
  
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• Belgian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc on pole position after Max Verstappen grid penalty

  28-07-2023 18:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Max Verstappen sets the fastest time in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying but a grid penalty means Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will start from pole position.
  
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• 2023 Belgian Grand Prix grid | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 18:18 via racefans.net
  Charles Leclerc has taken provisional pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix for Ferrari ahead of Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton.
  
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• FIA targets “significant reduction in size and weight” of F1 cars in 2026 | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 17:02 via racefans.net
  Formula 1 teams and the FIA have made "significant progress" in discussions to make cars smaller and lighter in 2026.
  
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• All teams bar Haas bring new parts for last race before summer break | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 16:56 via racefans.net
  Despite the Belgian Grand Prix being the final race before Formula 1's four-week summer break all bar one of the 10 teams have brought new parts for their cars.
  
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• F1 Commission rejects call to limit standing restarts after Australian GP chaos | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 16:21 via racefans.net
  The Formula 1 Commission has rejected proposals to limit the use of standing restarts in races following the chaotic conclusion to the Australian Grand Prix.
  
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• Belgian Grand Prix: FIA postpones ban on tyre-warming blankets

  28-07-2023 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Formula 1's governing body postpones a ban on tyre-warming blankets that was due to be introduced next season.
  
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• FIA to examine how to equalise engine performance after Alpine request | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 16:02 via racefans.net
  The FIA has agreed to consider a request by Alpine to equalise the performance between the four Formula 1 power units, due to Renault's deficit to its rivals.
  
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• Live: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying | RaceFans Live

  28-07-2023 16:00 via racefans.net
  Follow the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix qualifying session on RaceFans Live.
  
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• F1 to keep tyre blankets for 2024

  28-07-2023 15:47 via skysports.com
  
  Tyre blankets will remain on dry tyres in Formula 1 next year after a proposed ban was voted against during Friday's F1 Commission meeting.
  
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• Verstappen tops thrilling Spa Qualifying as grid penalty hands Leclerc pole

  28-07-2023 15:46 via skysports.com
  
  Max Verstappen topped a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying on a drying track but Charles Leclerc will start Sunday's race on pole due to a grid penalty for the world championship leader.
  
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• Ecclestone pleads guilty to £400m fraud

  28-07-2023 15:32 via skysports.com
  
  Ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has pleaded guilty to fraud over a failure to declare £400m held in a trust in Singapore to the government.
  
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• Ecclestone given suspended prison sentence for fraud

  28-07-2023 15:32 via skysports.com
  
  Ex-Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has been sentenced at Southwark Crown Court to 17 months in prison suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to fraud.
  
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• Szafnauer, Permane and Fry out as ‘results don’t meet expectations’ at Alpine | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 15:22 via racefans.net
  Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer, sporting director Alan Permane and chief technical officer Pat Fry are all parting ways with the team.
  
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• Formula 1: Alpine to part company with team boss Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane

  28-07-2023 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alpine will part ways with team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane after the Belgian Grand Prix.
  
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• Alpine sack team principal Szafnauer in trio of senior exits

  28-07-2023 15:10 via skysports.com
  
  Alpine have sacked team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane, while chief technical officer Pat Fry has left to join Formula 1 rivals Williams.
  
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• Sainz quickest, Sargeant crashes, Verstappen sets no time in wet practice | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix first practice

  28-07-2023 14:47 via racefans.net
  Carlos Sainz Jnr set the fastest time in the practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix in a wet and disrupted hour of running.
  
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• F1 decides against ban on tyre warming blankets for 2024 | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 14:31 via racefans.net
  Formula 1's latest attempt to ban the use of tyre warmers has failed after teams decided against a ban on blankets.
  
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• Sainz tops wet Belgian GP practice ahead of Qualifying

  28-07-2023 14:30 via skysports.com
  
  Ferrari's Carlos Sainz topped a wet practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix as drivers were given little opportunity for running ahead of Qualifying later on Friday.
  
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• FIA prepared to cancel sprint sessions to ensure grand prix qualifying happens | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 14:15 via racefans.net
  The FIA is prepared to cancel tomorrow's sprint race sessions at Spa-Francorchamps in order to ensure it can hold a qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix.
  
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• Williams hires Pat Fry from Alpine to head up technical division | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 14:01 via racefans.net
  Williams has announced a major appointment to its technical division by luring Pat Fry from Alpine to become its chief technical officer.
  
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• Live: 2023 Belgian Grand Prix first practice | RaceFans Live

  28-07-2023 13:15 via racefans.net
  Follow the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix first practice session on RaceFans Live.
  
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• 30-car Formula 3 grids “should not be allowed” on safety grounds, warns Russell | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 12:40 via racefans.net
  Mercedes driver and Grand Prix Drivers' Association director George Russell says Formula 3's field is too large to race safely at Spa.
  
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• Verstappen to get grid penalty for gearbox change at Spa | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 11:58 via racefans.net
  Max Verstappen will have a grid penalty at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix after Red Bull changed the gearbox on his car.
  
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• Mercedes explains Belgian GP upgrades to sidepod, floor and rear wing | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 11:36 via racefans.net
  Mercedes has confirmed details of changes to its sidepods, floor and rear wing for this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix.
  
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• Hungarian GP showed Aston Martin have “not gone in the right direction” | 2023 Belgian Grand Prix

  28-07-2023 09:14 via racefans.net
  Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack says they will reverse their slump after realising in Hungary "we haven't gone in the right direction."
  
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• Verstappen to take Belgian GP grid penalty after gearbox change

  28-07-2023 09:00 via skysports.com
  
  World Championship leader Max Verstappen will receive a five-place grid penalty for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after exceeding his gearbox allowance for the 2023 Formula 1 season.
  
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