Formula One

It’s been a season full of excitement. The new cars aren’t too reliable yet, and that sets the scene for loads of drama. But one driver that has been performing quite steadily, almost invisibly, is having his best season in Formula One so far.

With inconsistent results so far, Oscar Piastri looks to McLaren’s latest upgrade package to find the missing pace in Budapest.

After a tough start to 2026, Fernando Alonso stays optimistic as Aston Martin reveals major upgrades in Budapest. Is a turnaround on the horizon?

A familiar face returns to the top step of the podium while a championship bid takes a hit –– here’s how all the drivers performed at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

There’s a particular kind of cruelty in Formula One that does not get discussed enough. Not the crashes, or the politics or even the mechanical failures that happen at key moments during a season. It’s when a driver produces the finest season of their career – statistically, emotionally and technically – and still does not win the championship.

The Hungaroring has hosted a Grand Prix every year since 1986 | Credit: Formula One Formula One heads to Budapest this week for one final outing before the summer break. Circuit guide Known as “Monaco without the walls”, the Hungaroring certainly knows how to pack a punch. The 4.4-kilometre (2.7-mile) circuit, which sits 17 kilometres north-east of Budapest, was actually built with exactly that brief in mind. In the early 1980s, former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was determined

Who were the big winners and losers on a day that had huge implications for the title race?

Drama, poor execution, and standout performances; just to name a few of the story headliners at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Here are DIVEBOMB’s five takeaways from the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

A difficult outing in Belgium for Lewis Hamilton ended with a fifth-place finish after a five-second penalty and a scary incident in the pit lane.

A grid penalty buried Norris in P13. He drove to P7 anyway, and still thinks a slow stop and VSC luck cost him more.

Charles Leclerc reflects on Ferrari's Spa podium, lingering car struggles, VSC luck, and why he won't bank on a strong Hungary yet.

Russell's Belgian Grand Prix lasted one lap — a lap one clash with Hamilton ended his race, and the gap to championship leader Antonelli grew wider.

Kimi Antonelli took his sixth victory of the 2026 season at the Belgian Grand Prix, chased all the way to the chequered flag by Charles Leclerc. Max Verstappen completed the podium, while an opening lap incident between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell took the Mercedes driver out of the race before it had even begun.

Five drivers carry penalties into the Belgian Grand Prix, including Lando Norris, Isack Hadjar and Carlos Sainz. Here’s each penalty explained; plus the FIA rule for why Isack Hadjar starts from 21st despite dropping 30 places.

From three drivers with championship ramifications on the line to a midfield battle between two teams with just one point separating them heading into the race, here are five things to keep an eye on for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

Alpine's Pierre Gasly struggled for pace after a difficult qualifying session ended with the Frenchman outside the top 10.

Reigning F1 champion Lando Norris qualifies third at Spa but faces a ten-place grid penalty, forcing a midfield recovery drive from 12th.

Arvid Lindblad and Racing Bulls had plenty to celebrate after he reached his career best qualifying position in Spa.

Max Verstappen claims P2 at Spa thanks to a crucial Q3 tow from penalised teammate Isack Hadjar, though Antonelli's Mercedes remains out of reach.

Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc remained realistic about the team's chances on Sunday.