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F1 Q&A: Assessing Liam Lawson’s Future and Broader Sport Insights
Andrew Benson examines Liam Lawson’s F1 future, the criteria for selecting sprint race locations, and the historical debate over drivers who succeeded in inferior machinery.
F1 Q&A: Investigating the Impact of Adrian Newey and Future Season Challenges
BBC Sport correspondent Andrew Benson answers questions on Adrian Newey's impact at Aston Martin, the logistics of the 2026 season, and why F1 teams continue to rely on external engine suppliers.
Norris Secures Pole Position as Hamilton Faces Grid Penalty in Hungary
Lando Norris secured pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton received a three-place grid penalty following an incident during qualifying.
Lance Stroll encounters rear suspension failure during Aston Martin debut
Lance Stroll spun out during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a rear suspension failure occurred on his significantly upgraded Aston Martin car.
F1 Insights: Stewarding Decisions and Power Unit Troubles at Spa
BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson explains the reasoning behind recent stewarding decisions, technical power unit mysteries at Mercedes, and the future of the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Red Bull Appoints Mercedes Talent Scout Gwen Lagrue
Longtime Mercedes driver scout Gwen Lagrue is moving to Red Bull to lead their junior development programme, effectively replacing the retired Helmut Marko.
Verstappen Leads Practice as Hadjar Incurs Grid Penalty
Max Verstappen set the pace in the first practice session at Spa-Francorchamps, while Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris confirmed grid penalties for engine-related components.
Red Bull Abandons Rear Wing Design Following Verstappen Incidents
Red Bull is switching back to a traditional rear wing for the Belgian Grand Prix after identifying a dangerous aerodynamic flaw that led to recent crashes for Max Verstappen.
Lando Norris Receives 10-Place Grid Penalty for Belgian Grand Prix
Lando Norris will start the Belgian Grand Prix with a 10-place grid penalty after McLaren installed an updated power electronics unit to resolve recurring reliability issues.
F1 Q&A: Assessing the Possibility of Max Verstappen Joining McLaren
BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson discusses the potential for Max Verstappen to join McLaren, the longevity of veteran drivers, and technical insights from the recent British Grand Prix.