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Belgian Grand Prix: Alonso just wants to get home in time for World Cup final

Belgian Grand Prix: Alonso just wants to get home in time for World Cup final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Fernando Alonso's main focus for the Belgian Grand Prix weekend will be making sure he gets home in time to watch Spain play Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday.

F1: Piastri beats Norris in rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix

F1: Piastri beats Norris in rain-hit Belgian Grand Prix

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri beat teammate and title rival Lando Norris in a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix to stretch his Formula One lead to 16 points.

Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix

Hamilton wins Belgian Grand Prix

Rediff.com7 Sep 2008

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton seized a thrilling Belgian Grand Prix victory on Sunday after an astonishing duel with Ferrari's world champion Kimi Raikkonen over the closing laps.

Raikkonen wins Belgian Grand Prix, Fisichella second

Raikkonen wins Belgian Grand Prix, Fisichella second

Rediff.com30 Aug 2009

Kimi Raikkonen won the Belgian Grand Prix for Ferrari's first success of the Formula One season on Sunday after championship leader Jenson Button crashed on the opening lap.

Belgian Grand Prix: Vettel storms to victory

Belgian Grand Prix: Vettel storms to victory

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Formula One World champion Sebastian Vettel ran away with the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to stretch his overall lead to 46 points with eight races remaining.

Belgian 2006 Grand Prix cancelled

Belgian 2006 Grand Prix cancelled

Rediff.com9 Feb 2006

The race, scheduled for September 17, has been cancelled this year to allow the Spa track to be improved, Formula One's ruling body said.

Hamilton crashes out of Belgian Grand Prix

Hamilton crashes out of Belgian Grand Prix

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix Sunday, bringing out the safety car.

Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgian GP; Widens Formula One Championship Gap

Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgian GP; Widens Formula One Championship Gap

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes secured his sixth victory of the season at the Belgian Grand Prix, extending his Formula One championship lead over Lewis Hamilton. The race saw incidents including a collision between George Russell and Hamilton, and Hamilton later faced investigation for an unsafe pitstop release. Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen completed the podium.

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 10th pole in 11 races

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 10th pole in 11 races

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton took his 10th pole in 11 races on Saturday with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg qualifying second on the Belgian Grand Prix grid.

Rosberg on pole for Belgian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

Rosberg on pole for Belgian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Germany's Nico Rosberg set the fastest time in qualifying on Saturday to seize pole position for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton on pole after rain shake up

Belgian Grand Prix: Hamilton on pole after rain shake up

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton made the most of the changeable conditions to seize pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari title rival Sebastian Vettel on Saturday.

Grosjean banned for Italian Grand Prix

Grosjean banned for Italian Grand Prix

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

French Formula One driver Romain Grosjean was handed a one-race ban and fined 50,000 euros for causing a first corner pile-up at the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Hamilton wins Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Hamilton wins Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to increase his lead over Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg to 28 points with eight races remaining.

Antonelli aims to extend F1 lead in Belgium amid Ferrari resurgence

Antonelli aims to extend F1 lead in Belgium amid Ferrari resurgence

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli needs a strong performance at the Belgian Grand Prix to extend his Formula One championship lead, which has shrunk to 25 points over teammate George Russell, as a resurgent Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, poses a significant threat.

Belgian Grand Prix: Off the track!

Belgian Grand Prix: Off the track!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The Formula One drivers are rested and hopefully not rusted after a four-week break. The track - Spa-Francorchamps is all set to welcome the drivers.

Russian Grand Prix could become night race

Russian Grand Prix could become night race

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The Russian Grand Prix could become a night race as early as 2017, according to Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and organisers.

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Formula One leader Nico Rosberg swept to pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton alongside on the front row after a wet qualifying session.

F1: Hamilton powers to victory in German Grand Prix

F1: Hamilton powers to victory in German Grand Prix

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Britain's Lewis Hamilton eased his Mercedes to a dominant victory in the German Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday and secured his fourth victory in a row.

Belgian GP: Norris Pips Piastri To Seal Pole Position

Belgian GP: Norris Pips Piastri To Seal Pole Position

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris edged out championship-leading teammate and Formula One title rival Oscar Piastri to take pole position for what could be a wet and chaotic Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday.

German Grand Prix: Hamilton hoping for rain; Vettel under pressure

German Grand Prix: Hamilton hoping for rain; Vettel under pressure

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Lewis Hamilton is hoping rain will come to the rescue as a Hockenheim heatwave threatens to dash Mercedes's hopes of a home German Grand Prix win on Sunday.

Broken ribs rule Alonso out of Bahrain Grand Prix

Broken ribs rule Alonso out of Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been ruled out of Sunday's Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on medical grounds following his huge crash in the Australian season-opener on March 20. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement that the decision had been taken after a medical examination at the Sakhir circuit on Thursday. "Two sets of chest CT scans were compared and it was decided that there was insufficient resolution of the signs to allow him to compete on safety grounds," the statement said.

Belgium Grand Prix: Di Resta to start at 5th position

Belgium Grand Prix: Di Resta to start at 5th position

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

The jinx seems to be over for Force India as Paul di Resta grabbed a fifth spot in a scintillating qualifying session at the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium on Saturday.

Monaco Grand Prix: Button to make one-off F1 return

Monaco Grand Prix: Button to make one-off F1 return

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Britain's Jenson Button will stand in for Fernando Alonso at next month's Monaco Formula One Grand Prix while the Spaniard competes in the Indianapolis 500 on the same day, McLaren announced on Friday.

Verstappen Kickstarts New Red Bull Era In Style!

Verstappen Kickstarts New Red Bull Era In Style!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Verstappen starts new Red Bull era with Spa sprint win

Chinese Taipei Grand Prix: Shuttler Sourabh makes semis

Chinese Taipei Grand Prix: Shuttler Sourabh makes semis

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Indian shuttler Sourabh Varma is one step away from making his third successive final as he entered the men's singles semi-finals of the Chinese Taipei Grand Prix following a hard-fought win over Japan's Kento Horiuchi, in Taipei City, on Friday.

Hamilton on pole for Belgian GP

Hamilton on pole for Belgian GP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

The 23-year-old Briton will start Sunday's race with Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa, his main title rival, alongside on the front row.

I feel 100 percent, says Alonso after clearance to race at Chinese Grand Prix

I feel 100 percent, says Alonso after clearance to race at Chinese Grand Prix

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso has been cleared to race in Sunday's Formula One Chinese Grand Prix after undergoing further medical tests at the Shanghai circuit following the opening practice session on Friday.

Hamilton podium sours Rosberg's Belgian win

Hamilton podium sours Rosberg's Belgian win

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Nico Rosberg was handed a much-needed break in the Formula One title battle which he duly converted by winning Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix, but victory could have tasted much sweeter for the German. Rosberg went into the weekend knowing this was his race to lose. Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton was set to start at the back of the field after taking a planned series of engine-related grid penalties.

Russell stripped of Belgian GP win; Hamilton new winner

Russell stripped of Belgian GP win; Hamilton new winner

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Mercedes driver George Russell has been disqualified and lost his Belgium Grand Prix win on Sunday, after his car was found to be underweight, and his teammate Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place.

F1: Sebastian Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix for Ferrari

F1: Sebastian Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix for Ferrari

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix to go seven points clear at the top of the Formula One standings on Sunday, with Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton staging a late charge to finish second.

Hamilton wants to put the fun back in Ferrari

Hamilton wants to put the fun back in Ferrari

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'I just want to enjoy the team I've always dreamed of driving for. Now it's about time to move those things aside and focus on the pure love of it.'

13 Terrific Movies That Rocked Cannes

13 Terrific Movies That Rocked Cannes

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

13 films from the 2026 Cannes film festival, highlighting award-winning international cinema, unexpected gems, and restored classics that truly celebrated the art of filmmaking.

Belgian GP: Sutil grabs 5th spot

Belgian GP: Sutil grabs 5th spot

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Force India's Adrian Sutil notched up a career-best equalling performance in Formula One by finishing fifth at the rain-marred and action-filled Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday.

F1: Verstappen set for five place grid penalty in Belgium

F1: Verstappen set for five place grid penalty in Belgium

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Max Verstappen will have a five place grid penalty for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix after a gearbox change.

Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP as Piastri crashes

Verstappen wins Azerbaijan GP as Piastri crashes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured a dominant win from pole position in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, leading the race from start to finish.

Belgian GP: Force India lose fifth place to McLaren

Belgian GP: Force India lose fifth place to McLaren

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Force India's Paul di Resta's race ended prematurely due to a collision while Adrian Sutil finished ninth in the Belgian Grand Prix as Sahara Force India lost its fifth place to McLaren in Spa on Sunday.

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Here's a look at some key moments which helped decide the championship fight.

Italian F1 Grand Prix: Hamilton storms to 11th pole in 12 races

Italian F1 Grand Prix: Hamilton storms to 11th pole in 12 races

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton saw off a strong Ferrari challenge at the Italian team's home Grand Prix to seal his seventh pole position in a row and 11th in 12 races on Saturday.

Motor racing: Dutch teenager van't Hoff dies in crash

Motor racing: Dutch teenager van't Hoff dies in crash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Dutch teenager Dilano van't Hoff died in an accident during a wet Formula Regional European Championship race at Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

Raikkonen wins Belgian GP

Raikkonen wins Belgian GP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

The Finn won the race for the second year in a row and kept Renault's Fernando Alonso waiting for the Formula One title.