A proposal to allow rookie drivers to race in selected F1 events was discussed at this week's F1 Commission meeting. The idea, which was inspired by MotoGP's wildcard system, aims to give young drivers race experience, but financial and logistical issues make it tough for F1. The main suggestion was for rookies to replace regular drivers, but this was rejected as it could hurt teams and fans. Even though the wildcard idea was dropped, F1 is still looking for ways to give rookies more track time, like through extra practice sessions.
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Max Verstappen will get a grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix because he’s used up too many engine parts. As a result, he’ll start the race 10 places lower than his qualifying position. This could cut into his 76-point lead in the drivers' championship before the summer break.
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Alpine has revealed a new livery for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, which features red and black colors with yellow claw marks. The design is inspired by the Deadpool & Wolverine films, with Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, who invested €200m in Alpine last year, having a say in the design. Alpine hopes this special livery will bring them better luck after a tough weekend in Hungary, where Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon had a poor performance. Gasly retired due to a hydraulics problem, and Ocon finished in 18th place.
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McLaren scored their first 1-2 finish of the 2024 F1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but the win was overshadowed by a team orders issue. Lando Norris took a long time to follow McLaren's instructions to let Oscar Piastri win. Join F1's leading journalists as they explain what went wrong and what it means for McLaren and their drivers.
The Hungarian Grand Prix might not have gone as planned, but Vowles is still ready to explain and answer fan questions about the weekend. He answered questions like what feedback the drivers provided post-race, how it will influence preparations for future races, and what the post-race debrief involves, among many others.
