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Ferrari address 'aggressive' Lewis Hamilton as Max Verstappen F1 future secured - RacingNews365 Review

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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has praised Lewis Hamilton's “aggressive” recovery to the points at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Hamilton endured a disappointing qualifying session and found himself out at the end of Q1 on Saturday.

READ MORE: Ferrari issue Lewis Hamilton message after 'aggressive' Belgian GP recovery

Red Bull confirm Max Verstappen F1 future

Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has confirmed that Max Verstappen will stay at the team for the 2026 F1 season.

The news was expected following the Belgian Grand Prix, after a clause in the Dutchman's contract allowing him to leave the Milton Keynes-based squad became null and void.

READ MORE: Red Bull confirm Max Verstappen F1 future

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McLaren address depleting battery speculation in Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris overtake

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has rejected speculation that a depleting battery played a role in Oscar Piastri overtaking Lando Norris in the Belgian Grand Prix. 

Following an 80-minute delay, the race finally got underway after four laps behind the safety car. Once green flag running started, Norris lost the lead within a matter of seconds. 

READ MORE: McLaren address depleting battery speculation in Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris overtake

Toto Wolff labelled 'horrible' in Mercedes negotiations as George Russell handed crucial advice

Nico Rosberg has branded negotiating with Toto Wolff "horrible", claiming the Mercedes team principal "disappears" intentionally during the process.

The 2016 F1 drivers' champion raced for the Brackley-based squad from 2010 until his retirement at the end of his championship-winning season.

READ MORE: Toto Wolff labelled 'horrible' in Mercedes negotiations as George Russell handed crucial advice

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George Russell defends FIA with 'stupidity' claim

George Russell has come to the support of the FIA over the decision to delay the Belgian Grand Prix due to adverse weather.

The Mercedes driver claimed that attempting to drive in conditions through the Eau Rouge-Raidillon section of Spa-Francorchamps "isn't racing, it's just stupidity", given how dangerous it is.

READ MORE: George Russell defends FIA with 'stupidity' claim

2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Driver Ratings

A disappointing, 80-minute delayed Belgian Grand Prix ended with Oscar Piastri claiming victory, increasing his lead in the F1 drivers' title to 16 points.

Not a single overtake took place within the top eight across the final 32 laps; however, there were still plenty of mixed performances over what was a Sprint weekend.

READ MORE: 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Driver Ratings

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Join RacingNews365’s Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they dissect the Belgian Grand Prix and look ahead to Hungary. The 80-minute delay is a major talking point, as is Lewis Hamilton’s brutal self-critical comment.

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