8 years ago With a power unit shortage looming over Lewis Hamilton’s head, we saw Mercedes take three new power units over the course of the weekend in Belgium, giving them more than enough power units to complete the season. But should this kind of rule exploitation be allowed in Formula One? © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. How
8 years ago Kevin Magnussen was the victim of a massive accident this weekend, as he lost control of his Renault on Eau Rouge. The heavy impact resulted in a red flag, while trackside workers made the necessary repairs to the barriers. Magnussen was able to walk away from the accident and was transported to a nearby hospital
8 years ago After a long month without Formula One, the sport made their return from the summer break. The teams arrived at the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, one of the crown jewels of motorsport and Formula One, for the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix. Mercedes started Friday on top, earning a 1-2 result in the first session of
9 years ago There will be no shortage of power units for Hamilton to finish off his season, as the team opts to take another power unit on Saturday morning, thus increasing their grid penalty to 55 places. Hamilton will now have three power units to use for the remainder of the season, meaning that it is unlikely
9 years ago A Manor had a near-miss with one of the Haas cars near the start of the third free practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix. The incident was investigated by the stewards and has resulted in a grid penalty for the race on Sunday. © Haas F1 Team The incident occurred during the final free
9 years ago Tyre degradation may be a concern during the race on Sunday, as hot temperatures are forecasted to continue for the rest of the weekend. Friday’s sessions saw some high tyre degradation and similar conditions on Sunday could place a high important on tyre conservation. © Pirelli & C. S.p.A. Current forecasts show that the track
9 years ago Pirelli took an opportunity during Friday’s action to run some prototype tyres which will be used later in the season. Drivers were given two sets of the new tyres to use on Friday, although they were not required to do so. © Pirelli & C. S.p.A. Some eagle-eyed fans who watched the running on Friday
9 years ago Lewis Hamilton will be taking a 30 place grid penalty at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. This confirms that Hamilton will start from last position, regardless of his qualifying performance on Saturday, but limits the possibility that current World Drivers’ Championship leader will need to take any more grid penalties near the end of the
9 years ago With mechanical issues forcing Lewis Hamilton to burn through his allocation of Mercedes power units for the season, it is obvious that he will be forced to take a grid penalty at some points during the season, in order to get a fresh engine. With the current power unit rapidly approaching the end of its
9 years ago Although Nico Rosberg had a mathematical lead in the World Drivers’ Championship battle with his teammate, it’s a bit of a stretch to see that he was ever really leading the championship. There is a big difference between mathematically leading the championship and actually leading the championship. © Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Ltd. With Lewis Hamilton
