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Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix 2024

Haas announce new 2025 driver as Hamilton sends defiant Verstappen message - RacingNews365 Review

Check out the biggest stories from Thursday 25th July - Belgian Grand Prix media day - with the RacingNews365 Review.

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Haas's 2025 driver line-up

Another piece of the F1 jigsaw puzzle that is the 2025 driver market has fallen into place.

It is Haas who have become the latest team to announce a driver with Esteban Ocon set to swap Alpine for the US team. 

It leaves just a handful of seats up for grabs - with full details available here.

READ MORE: Haas complete 2025 F1 line-up with driver announcement

Hamilton sends Verstappen message

After their clash at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton has addressed Max Verstappen, who also grew frustrated with Red Bull over the radio. 

The seven-time world champion had some sage advice for the three-time one.

READ MORE: Hamilton tells Verstappen how ‘to act like a world champion’ after Hungary meltdown

Verstappen defiant

Speaking of Verstappen, during his media session at Spa, he was also asked about his sim racing, which garnered attention following the Hungary race. 

Verstappen was racing until 03:18am on Sunday morning in Hungary - but has remained defiant as he also rubbished claims of a ban being imposed by Red Bull. 

READ MORE: Defiant Verstappen rubbishes idea of Red Bull 'sim racing ban'

Norris's Piastri regret

The other major talking point in Belgium from Hungary has been around Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri following the Norris team order dispute. 

It was Piastri's maiden F1 win and Norris has expressed regret at overshadowing Piastri's day with his conduct. 

READ MORE: Norris explains 'worst feeling' after tarnishing maiden Piastri F1 win

Also interesting:

In the latest episode of the RacingNews365 podcast, Ian, Sam and Nick look back at last weekend's Hungarian GP and look ahead to the Belgian GP. Max Verstappen's recent radio rage and Lando Norris almost ignoring McLaren team orders are discussed!

CLICK HERE to watch the podcast!

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