DUTCH GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, AUG 21, 10:30 AM
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James Vowles confirms significant 2027 F1 aerodynamic changes to the bib, rear wing and floor, alongside power-unit revisions aimed at improving racing.
Max Verstappen topped Belgian GP FP1 at Spa ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, while Red Bull’s wing gamble paid immediate dividends.
Isack Hadjar will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back after Red Bull exceeded its ICE, Turbocharger and Exhaust allocations.
Esteban Ocon receives a suspended €5,000 FIA fine after arriving late for Thursday’s Belgian Grand Prix drivers’ press conference at Spa.
Pierre Gasly expects a fierce Belgian GP battle as Racing Bulls close to within one point of Alpine in the Teams’ Championship.
Aston Martin will debut a major AMR26 upgrade in Hungary as Lance Stroll warns the chassis must improve before Honda’s later power-unit update.
Lando Norris expects McLaren to limit the impact of his 10-place Belgian GP grid penalty, but warns battery deployment could make overtaking difficult at Spa.
Max Verstappen gives no update on his Red Bull future ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix as speculation continues over a possible 2027 exit.
Oliver Bearman says Red Bull rumours are flattering while he remains focused on Haas, with Ferrari yet to clarify his future beyond the current season.
Pierre Gasly confirms F1 drivers will discuss the controversial British GP safety car finish with the FIA and seek a faster restart solution.
Red Bull has withdrawn its revolving rear wing from the Belgian GP after Max Verstappen’s crashes in Austria and Britain, with modifications expected before a return.
F1 is exploring replacement races if Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled, with Las Vegas, Barcelona, Istanbul, Imola and Portimão under consideration.
