F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen dominates despite grid drop to lead Red Bull 1-2

The reigning world champion launched from sixth due to a gearbox penalty, but surged into the lead on lap 15 and ran unchallenged to the chequered flag to score Red Bull’s 12th-consecutive win of the season.When the lights went out, polesitter Leclerc swung across Perez’s bows to maintain the lead at La Source, where Carlos Sainz, starting fourth, locked up and then collided with Oscar Piastri …Keep reading
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Norris concedes McLaren downforce level too high at Spa ahead of F1 grand prix

Like the rest of the teams, the Woking outfit only had Friday’s FP1 session during which to experiment before the set-up of the cars was locked in as parc ferme took effect for qualifying.With an eye on the predicted wet conditions, McLaren went for a higher level of downforce than its rivals with both cars, a move that paid off in the sprint event when Oscar Piastri briefly led and finished …Keep reading
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Spa Grand Prix SA receives Three-Star FIA Environmental Accreditation

Spa Grand Prix SA receives Three-Star FIA Environmental Accreditation

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Following on from its ISO 20121 certification, this certification is further recognition of Spa Grand Prix’s commitment to actively reducing its environmental impact, and its determination to contribute to a positive change in motorsport towards a more sustainable future.

The environmental certification of the FIA Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix is fully in line with Formula 1®’s environmental sustainability plan, which aims to enable the championship to reduce its carbon footprint and become carbon neutral by 2030.

As part of its environmental policy, Spa Grand Prix SA is committed to reducing single-use consumption, sorting and managing waste, and reducing the environmental impact of the event. Spa Grand Prix favors the use of biofuel-based energy sources, sustainable materials and the elimination of single-use plastics.

Beyond the environmental aspect, Spa Grand Prix SA also demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility.

Vanessa MAES (Spa Grand Prix CEO): “Obtaining the FIA’s highest environmental certification is the culmination of several months’ work by the whole team. It proves our commitment to these values, which we believe are essential to the development of our company. Our policy of continuous improvement is bearing fruit.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said:  “It is very important that the entire motor sport ecosystem is committed to environmental sustainability, and the FIA Three-Star Accreditation for such a historic racing venue is a great sign that our sport is moving forward in the right direction. All stakeholders have a great responsibility to keep pushing and improving in our environmental practices – as organisers, competitors, venues and fans – and I congratulate Spa Grand Prix SA for their continued work towards a better future for us all.”

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Gasly: F1 podium a turning point for under fire Alpine

Since the start of July, Alpine has replaced outspoken CEO Laurent Rossi – who has been moved aside to work on “special projects”. Then, on the Friday of the Spa weekend, it was announced team principal Otmar Szafnauer – at the helm for 18 months – and sporting director Alan Permane – an Enstone veteran of 34 years – will leave following the race. Meanwhile, chief technical director Pat Fry …Keep reading
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