Five SM zones confirmed for Spa
The FIA has confirmed there will be five straight-line mode (SM) zones for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, the most since the 2026 season opener in Australia. The updated layout includes an SM zone on the downhill run from La Source towards Eau Rouge, but active aero will not be permitted through Eau Rouge/Raidillon itself. Overtake Mode will be available on the start/finish straight.
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Vasseur on Leclerc's confidence boost from British GP win
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur says Charles Leclerc’s British Grand Prix win will “help him massively” by boosting his confidence after a difficult run. Vasseur said: "I think the result of today is the best boost of the confidence that he can have at first. As we are developing the car from the beginning of the season, we need to readjust the set-up each time. On top [of that], Charles had a change of brakes a couple of races ago. We [had] to reshape a little bit everything... I think it was more a matter of confidence. And this will help him massively today."
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Wolff on comparisons between Antonelli and Senna
Toto Wolff says people should not compare Kimi Antonelli to Ayrton Senna, following comparisons after Antonelli’s five wins from the opening nine races of the 2026 season. Wolff said: "Everyone is exalting him. I always ask to keep the balance. We can't compare him to Ayrton Senna, who has won three titles and is one of the most iconic drivers ever. Kimi has won five races, let him grow."
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Wolff on Mercedes reliability gremlins amid strong performance
Toto Wolff says Mercedes would still rather have a fast car with reliability problems than a slow but dependable one, but admits the team now needs to “fix some of the reliability gremlins”. Wolff said: "I think we are such a performance organisation. On the chassis and engine side, we want to squeeze everything out. I'd rather dial back a little bit something that is really good, and fix some of the reliability gremlins, than run behind performance. So far, we've won six races out of eight? I lost track. And I'd rather have this than slow and reliable."
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Current drivers who have tamed Spa 🏆
Lewis is one away from equalling Michael Schumacher's all-time record of six wins!
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🚨 The only drivers on the grid with multiple poles at Spa
• Lewis Hamilton
• Charles Leclerc
END OF LIST.
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A first look at the Madring! 😮💨
Ride on board with Charles and Lewis for a full lap of F1’s newest track 👀
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Look how George has fought back over the past three rounds 👀
He now trails Kimi by just 25 points
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😳 Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli at Spa last year
• Both eliminated in Q1 in sprint and GP format
• 6 combined points
This year they return as championship contenders in need of a big weekend.
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Lawson on resilience to social media abuse
Liam Lawson says his biggest strength in dealing with social media hate has been building “psychological” resilience, after receiving online abuse following an incident with Sergio Perez at the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix. Lawson said: "It's definitely the psychological stuff. I think building resilience to that has been the biggest thing for me... And through all those experiences over the last 12 months, I think now I'm just in a much better position where I honestly don't care."
Liam Lawson opens up on 'psychological' strength in social media hate battle
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