Mercedes abandons new floor after Spa practice struggles

Mercedes has decided to switch back to the old floor design after the new one didn’t perform well during practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton struggled with the car's balance and finished 10th in FP2, 1.2 seconds behind McLaren’s Lando Norris. Rain during FP3 made testing the new floor difficult, which led the team to revert to the previous design. Mercedes will review the data during the break to see if the new parts are worth keeping.

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Alpine plans to ditch Renault engines

Alpine's team boss, Bruno Famin, announced they might stop using Renault engines after 2026 because of performance and cost issues. They are looking at buying engines from a big manufacturer, with Mercedes being a possible choice. However, French labor rules are delaying the decision, so nothing is set yet. Famin stressed that this change doesn’t mean the team is for sale but is part of a plan to boost the Alpine brand globally.

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Teams face setup dilemma in Belgium

For this year's Belgian Formula 1 round, teams face a dilemma due to the forecast of rain during qualifying and dry conditions for the race. In dry weather, lower-drag setups improve efficiency and top speed, but wet conditions require more downforce for better tire grip. Teams must balance their setups to avoid compromising either qualifying performance or race pace. With strict regulations on component changes and potential penalties, teams must carefully decide their strategy, with some, like Yuki Tsunoda, opting for setups tailored for race day from the start.

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What went wrong with McLaren in Hungary?

McLaren experienced a lot of drama at the 2024 Hungarian F1 Grand Prix. What should have been an exciting first win for Oscar Piastri turned into a problem for both drivers and the team. McLaren had to talk with the drivers over the team radio, and the whole situation left everyone unhappy.

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Ferrari's behind the scene moments at Silverstone

Ferrari recaps the key moments and unseen footage from Silverstone, which involves live penalty shoot-outs, fan meet-ups and all the usual behind-the-scenes garage access. On the track, the team earned a total of 11 points in the final race of the triple-header. Carlos Sainz secured fifth place and also claimed the bonus point for the fastest lap, making the most scoring chances during the race.