Belgian

British Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying Day - Silverstone

Christian Horner exit doesn’t affect my Red Bull future – Max Verstappen

The former team principal was sacked earlier this month.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Belgian Grand Prix 2025 - Previews - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Lewis Hamilton ‘refuses’ to join list of champions to fail with Ferrari

The Italian marque have not won a world drivers’ title since 2007.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

Motor Racing - Formula One Practice - Spa Francorchamps

Formula One announces Belgian Grand Prix will be rotated from next year

The deal means the fixture at Spa-Francorchamps – which is among the most recognisable in F1 – will be omitted from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

‘Mixed feelings’ for Lewis Hamilton after George Russell’s disqualification

Russell was thrown out by the stewards two-and-a-half hours after he beat Hamilton to the chequered flag at Spa-Francorchamps for running an illegal car.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Lewis Hamilton awarded victory at Belgian GP with George Russell disqualified

Russell appeared to have taken just the third F1 win of his life following a fascinating race where the young Briton rolled the strategy dice to beat Hamilton by just half a second.

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

George Russell pips Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes secure one-two at Belgian GP

Hamilton looked set to follow up his victory at Silverstone three weeks ago with another visit to the winner’s enclosure after he assumed the lead of the race on lap three of 44.

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

Lando Norris suggests McLaren should consider making him undisputed number one

Norris will be handed a golden opportunity to slash the 76-point championship deficit to Max Verstappen at Formula One’s concluding round before a four-week summer shutdown.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2024

Lewis Hamilton hits out at Max Verstappen over X-rated radio exchanges with team

Verstappen, who is set to serve a 10-place grid penalty at Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix for exceeding his permitted engine parts, has faced a backlash after he turned the airwaves blue in Hungary last weekend.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

Max Verstappen ‘having smoke and a pancake’ on cruise to title – Lewis Hamilton

The seven-time world champion was referencing the 2002 Austin Powers movie.

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023

Max Verstappen dominates Belgian Grand Prix to protect mammoth Formula One lead

Verstappen’s triumph was his eighth in a row – one shy of Sebastian Vettel’s record – and 10th from the 12 rounds so far.

Sun, 30 Jul, 2023

Lewis Hamilton unhappy with stewards after being hit with sprint race penalty

Sergio Perez sustained race-ending damage in the accident

Sat, 29 Jul, 2023

Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton continue spat after Belgian Grand Prix crash

An onboard camera from Alonso’s Alpine, captures the double world champion gesticulating at Hamilton.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2022

Lewis Hamilton labelled ‘idiot’ by Fernando Alonso as Max Verstappen wins at Spa

Hamilton was called an “idiot” and told “he only knows how to drive and start in first” by a furious Fernando Alonso

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022

He only knows how to drive when starting first – Alonso hits out at Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton was forced to retire from from the Belgian Grand Prix on the first lap following a collision with Fernando Alonso

Sun, 28 Aug, 2022

Carlos Sainz to start Belgian Grand Prix on pole

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz will start Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix from the front of the grid despite Max Verstappen obliterating the field in qualifying

Sat, 27 Aug, 2022

Hamilton given chance for first win of 2022 as rivals dealt grid penalties

Hamilton has been handed the best chance of winning his first race of the season after Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc were dealt grid penalties for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

Max Verstappen set to start Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid

Verstappen is expected to take on a new engine in the back of his Red Bull, which will see him demoted to the rear.

Fri, 26 Aug, 2022

‘Money talks’: Lewis Hamilton says F1 made ‘bad choice’ at Belgian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen was proclaimed as the winner of the shortest race in the sport’s 71-year history

Sun, 29 Aug, 2021

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen declared winner of aborted Belgian Grand Prix

Only two laps were completed behind a safety car on an embarrassing afternoon for Formula One

Sun, 29 Aug, 2021

Max Verstappen pips George Russell to pole after terrifying Lando Norris crash

It was a frenetic rain-hit qualifying which was delayed by 45 minutes

Sat, 28 Aug, 2021

FIA to investigate after George Russell’s Williams was struck by errant wheel

The FIA has launched an investigation into the dramatic accident involving British driver George Russell at the Belgian Grand Prix. Russell was fortunate to escape unharmed from his Williams after he hit Antonio Giovinazzi’s errant wheel at 125mph.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2020

Lewis Hamilton admits dominant Spa win would have sent him to sleep

Lewis Hamilton cruised to victory at Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix – and then admitted he would have been sent to sleep through boredom by his own dominant display.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2020

George Russell escapes injury after flying tyre causes heavy crash into wall

Britain’s George Russell walked away from a harrowing crash at the Belgian Grand Prix after he was hit by another car’s wheel. Antonio Giovinazzi lost control of his Alfa Romeo on the exit of the 140mph Fagnes Chicane, crashing heavily into the wall.

Sun, 30 Aug, 2020

Lewis Hamilton sets track record in securing pole for Belgian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton continued his dominance of the Formula One season by putting his Mercedes on pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix.

Sat, 29 Aug, 2020

Max Verstappen fastest in Belgian Grand Prix second practice

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen raised the hope of a competitive Belgian Grand Prix by finishing fastest in second practice on Friday.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

It’s lonely at the top, says Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is battling loneliness in his pursuit of Michael Schumacher’s seven world titles.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

70th Anniversary Grand Prix - Qualifying - Silverstone

Lewis Hamilton will not boycott Belgian Grand Prix amid protests in USA

Lewis Hamilton will not boycott this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix – declaring that his refusal to drive would have little bearing in the fight against racism.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Belgian prime minister to visit Louth/Down border

The Prime Minister of Belgium is visiting Co Louth today to see for himself the impact that a hard border might have.

Thu, 24 May, 2018

Paris attacks suspect handed over to France

Belgian authorities have handed over another suspect who was wanted in France in connection with the November attacks in Paris that killed 130 people.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2016

Man shot and arrested at tram stop in Brussels charged with terrorist activity

Belgian media are reporting that four suspects have been detained in 13 raids today.

Sun, 27 Mar, 2016

Moroccan police arrest Belgian man who had 'direct relationship' with Paris attackers

Moroccan police have arrested a Belgian man of Moroccan descent linked to the Islamic State (IS) group and who had a “direct relationship” to attackers who carried out the Paris attacks, said Morocco’s interior ministry.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

Belgian detained in Turkey suspected in helping in Paris attacks

A man has been detained in Turkey suspected of scouting targets for the so-called Islamic State, before last week's terror attacks in Paris.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2015