Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis Hamilton, Pierre Gasly and Kimi Raikkonen were RaceFans’ Star Performers of the Belgian Grand Prix. Here’s why.
2020 Belgian Grand Prix articles archive
Ricciardo believes Renault’s Spa set-up breakthrough will work on other tracks
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo believes the breakthrough Renault has made with its low-downforce performance can deliver results at tracks which demand higher downforce levels.
‘He should have let me pass’: How Raikkonen saw Giovinazzi’s crash
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkenon was told to “put more pressure on Antonio” before his team mate crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Sub-54 second laps will produce a “big mess” in qualifying on Bahrain Outer circuit
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onQualifying for the Sakhir Grand Prix on Bahrain International Circuit’s ‘Outer’ configuration will be a “big mess”, one team principal has predicted.
McLaren expect Ferrari will “strike back” after Monza
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren team principal Andreas Seidl sees the Italian Grand Prix as an opportunity to increase the team’s lead over Ferrari before their rivals “strike back” at other circuits.
Hamilton hopes fans understand drivers aren’t to blame for dull races
2020 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton understands criticism of processional races like yesterday’s Belgian Grand Prix, but says it isn’t down to drivers to improve the quality of racing.
Vettel and Leclerc score Ferrari’s worst result in over a decade
2020 Belgian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onFerrari scored their worst result since 2009 when Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc finished 13th and 14th in yesterday’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Paddock Diary: Belgian Grand Prix
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Paddock Diary is back: Dieter Rencken reports from Spa-Francorchamps on his first experience of Formula 1 during the pandemic.
Hamilton on a high as Ferrari reach a new low
2020 Belgian Grand Prix review
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s unchallenged run to victory at Spa-Francorchamps made for an unmemorable race – one Ferrari will be especially eager to forget after their dire performance.
“Hopefully Anthoine enjoyed it” says Gasly after climb to eighth
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onPierre Gasly said he wanted to perform well in the Belgian Grand Prix for his late friend Anthoine Hubert, and believes the Safety Car potentially cost him fifth place.
Vote for your 2020 Belgian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
2020 Belgian Grand Prix interactive data: lap charts, times and tyres
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onThere was very little room to be creative with strategies in the Belgian Grand Prix, but Pierre Gasly successfully gambled on delaying his pit stop.
Hamilton says Verstappen needs a stronger team mate
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says Red Bull are not operating at their full potential because only one of their cars is consistently challenging the Mercedes pair.
Ferrari confirm intention to appeal Racing Point’s reprimand over brake ducts at Spa
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari have given notice of their intention to appeal the latest reprimand issued to Racing Points over the brake ducts the team raced in today’s Belgian Grand Prix.
Mercedes clarify Bottas radio message, state drivers are “free to race”
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have explained a radio message from Valtteri Bottas during the Belgian Grand Prix in which he expressed surprise at being told not to use an engine mode to attack team mate Lewis Hamilton.
Ferrari slump leaves Horner with “sour taste” over lost 2019 wins
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari’s slump in performance at Spa-Francorchamps reflects how hard the team was hit by its settlement with the FIA over its power unit, says Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
Hamilton: “Lucky” wind direction change helped me keep Bottas behind
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said the wind blew in his favour during the Belgian Grand Prix and helped him defend his lead from team mate Valtteri Bottas.
Verstappen was “very close to a puncture” at end of race
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen described how he backed off over the final laps of the Belgian Grand Prix over concerns he would not be able to make his tyres last until the end of the race.
Hamilton leads Bottas all the way in Mercedes one-two at Spa
2020 Belgian Grand Prix summary
Posted onLewis Hamilton won the Belgian Grand Prix at a canter, taking his fifth win of the year comfortably ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas in a one-two for Mercedes.
2020 Belgian Grand Prix championship points
2020 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton increased his lead in the drivers’ championship to 47 points over Max Verstappen by winning the Belgian Grand Prix.