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    Ocon congratulated by past French F1 aces after breakthrough win

    Ocon congratulated by past French F1 aces after breakthrough win

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    9th September 2021, 8:108th September 2021, 22:58 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

    Esteban Ocon received congratulations from past French F1 winners Jean Alesi and Olivier Panis after his Hungarian Grand Prix victory.

    ‘Wrong to award points for a couple of laps behind the Safety Car’ – Horner

    ‘Wrong to award points for a couple of laps behind the Safety Car’ – Horner

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    4th September 2021, 7:52 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix was “not a race”, and Formula 1 should reconsider whether it awards points for similar events in future.

    Hamilton offers “exclusive gift” to fans who attended Belgian GP wash-out

    Hamilton offers “exclusive gift” to fans who attended Belgian GP wash-out

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    3rd September 2021, 13:24 | Written by Keith Collantine and Dieter Rencken

    Lewis Hamilton is offering a special gift to fans who attended last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, where heavy rain prevented any racing from going ahead.

    Change rules to give points for qualifying if race can’t happen – Seidl

    Change rules to give points for qualifying if race can’t happen – Seidl

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    3rd September 2021, 11:22 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Formula 1 should introduce rules to cater for the possibility races may have to be cancelled, says McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl.

    “I apologised to the entire team for my mistake” – Perez

    “I apologised to the entire team for my mistake” – Perez

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    3rd September 2021, 8:123rd September 2021, 0:20 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Sergio Perez says he took responsibility for the pre-race crash which almost prevented him from participating in the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend.

    Norris satisfied he did nothing wrong before heavy Spa crash

    Norris satisfied he did nothing wrong before heavy Spa crash

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    2nd September 2021, 16:17 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Lando Norris says he doesn’t want to think whether his huge Spa crash cost him a potential pole position – or even a victory.

    F1’s half points rule may be outdated – Steiner

    F1’s half points rule may be outdated – Steiner

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    2nd September 2021, 12:48 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Formula 1’s bizarre Belgian Grand Prix result may show its rule awarding half points for shortened races has fallen out of date, said Haas team principal Guenther Steiner.

    Farce and mockery: Belgian GP spectators react to F1’s Safety Car parade at Spa

    Farce and mockery: Belgian GP spectators react to F1’s Safety Car parade at Spa

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    1st September 2021, 10:411st September 2021, 10:57 | Written by Keith Collantine

    F1 fans who attended the Belgian Grand Prix told RaceFans the event was a “farce” and holding the podium ceremony felt like “pure mockery”.

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix Star Performers

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix Star Performers

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    1st September 2021, 7:151st September 2021, 0:09 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Max Verstappen, George Russell and Lando Norris were RaceFans’ Star Performers of a Belgian Grand Prix race weekend which saw no racing. Here’s why.

    Perez learned of his new Red Bull deal ‘a couple of races ago’

    Perez learned of his new Red Bull deal ‘a couple of races ago’

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    31st August 2021, 12:07 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Sergio Perez’s Red Bull contract extension was signed several races before its announcement at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, the driver has revealed.

    ‘If Russell joins Mercedes I hope he comes back to Williams one day’ – Capito Q&A

    ‘If Russell joins Mercedes I hope he comes back to Williams one day’ – Capito Q&A

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    31st August 2021, 11:1331st August 2021, 11:13 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Will Wood

    Williams CEO and team principal Jost Capito told RaceFans he hopes George Russell returns to the team one day if he joins Mercedes next season.

    Little for F1 to learn from “freak day” at Spa – Wolff

    Little for F1 to learn from “freak day” at Spa – Wolff

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    31st August 2021, 7:1830th August 2021, 23:12 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    While Lewis Hamilton called the Belgian GP a “farce” and demanded refunds, his team principal saw little to learn from the event.

    Earlier race starts may avoid repeat of Spa washout – Ricciardo

    Earlier race starts may avoid repeat of Spa washout – Ricciardo

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    30th August 2021, 17:1230th August 2021, 15:40 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

    Daniel Ricciardo says Formula 1 should consider starting races earlier to avoid a repeat of yesterday’s Belgian Grand Prix washout.

    F1 breaks 30-year-old record for shortest-ever race

    F1 breaks 30-year-old record for shortest-ever race

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix stats and facts

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    30th August 2021, 13:3130th August 2021, 14:07 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Formula 1’s farcical ‘race’ at Spa-Francorchamps yesterday created several unusual new lines in the history book.

    Paddock Diary: Belgian Grand Prix part two

    Paddock Diary: Belgian Grand Prix part two

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    30th August 2021, 12:4030th August 2021, 12:40 | Written by Dieter Rencken

    While Formula 1 fans were badly let down at Spa, talk of postponing the race to Monday was unrealistic, writes Dieter Rencken at the track.

    Alfa Romeo criticises F1’s handling of Belgian Grand Prix

    Alfa Romeo criticises F1’s handling of Belgian Grand Prix

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    30th August 2021, 11:3930th August 2021, 11:40 | Written by Keith Collantine

    Alfa Romeo has issued a statement saying F1’s handling of yesterday’s truncated Belgian Grand Prix “hurts us all”.

    F1 to discuss rules changes in response to Belgian GP controversy

    F1 to discuss rules changes in response to Belgian GP controversy

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    30th August 2021, 11:21 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Formula 1 will consider changes to its rules in light of yesterday’s controversial Belgian Grand Prix, where points were awarded despite no racing laps being completed.

    Awarding points for Belgian GP “a joke” says fifth-placed Vettel

    Awarding points for Belgian GP “a joke” says fifth-placed Vettel

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    30th August 2021, 8:0930th August 2021, 7:54 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Handing out points for the Belgian Grand Prix was “a joke”, says Sebastian Vettel, while Carlos Sainz Jnr feels he didn’t deserve points either.

    Money not a factor in late attempt to start Belgian GP – Domenicali

    Money not a factor in late attempt to start Belgian GP – Domenicali

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    30th August 2021, 7:3130th August 2021, 7:20 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

    Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali rejected Lewis Hamilton’s claim the late attempt to start the Belgian Grand Prix was made for financial reasons.

    Verstappen wins a race which never happened as F1 puts safety first

    Verstappen wins a race which never happened as F1 puts safety first

    2021 Belgian Grand Prix review

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    30th August 2021, 7:0431st August 2021, 8:51 | Written by Will Wood

    Formula 1 courted controversy by handing out points for a Safety Car parade when dire conditions made racing at Spa impossible.

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