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The winners and losers from F1's 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix

The Formula 1 circus is heading into a well-deserved summer break after a gruelling 14-race stretch. And if the puzzling Budapest weekend is anything to go by, some drivers and teams will need more time than others to decompress.

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Fernando Alonso reveals secret of Aston Martin’s superb F1 qualifying in Hungary

Aston Martin is a rare sight in Q3 this season. Until this weekend, Fernando Alonso had reached the final phase of a 2025 Formula 1 qualifying session just four times, team-mate Lance Stroll only once.

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Alonso reveals secret of Aston Martin’s back-to-front F1 Hungarian GP qualifying

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Leclerc shocked by F1 Hungarian GP pole after "horrible" qualifying

Charles Leclerc was left distinctly flabbergasted by his own run to a "most surprising" Formula 1 pole at the Hungarian Grand Prix, having claimed that qualifying had felt "horrible" until he'd managed to reach Q3.

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Charles Leclerc on shock Hungarian GP pole: ‘I don’t understand anything about F1 anymore’

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F1 Hungarian GP: Key things to watch out for

Kimi Raikkonen, 2007, Sebastian Vettel, 2010 and 2012, plus Lewis Hamilton, 2014, all recent examples of drivers who trailed the championship leader by more than 16 points after 13 rounds but still won the world title.

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The key storylines to watch out for at the F1 Hungarian GP

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Racing in the rain is a heady spectacle but tragic history at Spa weighs heavy

The delayed start to the Belgian Grand Prix divided opinion but the FIA has a responsibility to keep drivers safe

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Why the F1 Belgian GP start was delayed for so long

Het langdurig uitstellen van de start in Spa

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Why F1 Belgian GP start was delayed for so long

Heavy rain in the morning triggered flashbacks of 2021 for many in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock. Back then, unrelenting rain in the Ardennes resulted in a “race” of just two laps behind the safety car. Four years on, a repeat of that scenario was avoided - but the race was far…

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Ferrari boss defends F1 Belgian GP delay: “We would give them shit if something happened”

In the 80-minute interregnum between FIA race control red-flagging proceedings in Belgium at the end of the formation lap behind the safety car and the race finally getting under way – albeit under neutralised conditions again – there was plenty of time for commentators and fans alike to tap their…

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Secret documents and a rallying cry: How Lewis Hamilton is trying to revive Ferrari

Hamilton endured a ‘weekend to forget’ in Spa but the seven-time world champion remains determined to end his F1 career on a high – and is already eyeing change for 2026

The Independent UK

Oscar Piastri ‘deserved’ Belgian Grand Prix win, admits team-mate Lando Norris

The start of the 13th round in Spa-Francorchamps was delayed by one hour and 20 minutes due to heavy rain in the Ardennes.

The Independent UK

The key blueprint Oscar Piastri nailed to outfox Lando Norris in rain-impacted Belgian GP

Piastri extended his title lead over Norris after copying Max Verstappen with a wily race start at Spa

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Belgian GP: Five quick takeaways

Two consecutive wins brought Lando Norris within striking distance of his team-mate and now sole championship rival, reigniting hopes of reclaiming the championship lead before the summer break. The Brit has made significant progress in recent races, particularly in adapting his driving style, which has paid off in a series…

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Max Verstappen criticises ‘silly’ Belgian GP suspension as heavy rain hits Spa

The start of the Belgian Grand Prix was red-flagged due to wet weather and poor driver visibility

Autosport

F1 Belgian GP start delayed as rain hits Spa

Formula 1 race control has red-flagged the Belgian Grand Prix before the start due to poor weather conditions around Spa-Francorchamps.

The Guardian - UK

Belgian Grand Prix: Oscar Piastri prevails after lengthy rain delay at Spa – as it happened

A daring, decisive move by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri saw him overtake pole-sitter Lando Norris on the first lap of racing

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F1 bracing for intense rain ahead of Belgian GP race start

Formula 1 teams are bracing for a wet start to Sunday afternoon's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, with an 80% chance of intense rain showers around the race's planned start time.

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Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois sets sights on owning an F2 team and racing in GT3

Real Madrid and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was hard to miss at Spa, towering over Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as he presented them with their sprint race trophies on Saturday after waving the chequered flag.

The Independent UK

Lando Norris braced for rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix after clinching pole

Norris edged out McLaren team-mate Piastri by just 0.085 seconds at Spa-Francorchamps, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc third.

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton laments ‘unacceptable’ mistake as Lando Norris takes pole at Belgian GP

Hamilton endured another qualifying to forget at Spa and will start Sunday’s grand prix down in 16th

Motorsport

Is Oscar Piastri right to be worried about the "worst place" to start on Spa F1 pole?

Despite taking an utterly dominant Formula 1 sprint pole at the Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri wasn't getting too excited just yet over his victory chances on Saturday morning.

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Is Piastri right to be worried about the "worst place" to start on Spa F1 pole?

Despite taking an utterly dominant Formula 1 sprint pole at the Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri wasn't getting too excited just yet over his victory chances on Saturday morning.

The Guardian - UK

Red Bull go full throttle for Laurent Mekies as enthralling new era begins at Spa

Kingmakers all turn out to offer support for team principal’s first racing weekend that hopes to feature Max Verstappen roaring back into form

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