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Verstappen continues his winning streak in Belgium, ten things about Toto, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
Max Verstappen overtook Sergio Perez on the track to win the Belgian Grand Prix from sixth on the grid, extending his streak to eight consecutive victories. Despite losing his pole position due to a penalty, Verstappen quickly passed his rivals and secured a Red Bull 1-2 with Perez in second place. Lando Norris recovered to finish seventh, and Charles Leclerc took third for Ferrari.
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In the interview with Toto Wolff, key takeaways include his emphasis on prioritizing important decisions, the sentimental value of the song "Unfinished Sympathy" by Massive Attack, his resilience shaped by his father's illness, and his passion for motorsport. He shares insights into his relationship with Lewis Hamilton, his openness about mental health, and his preference for driving over being a passenger.
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After the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix sprint race, tensions flared up between Red Bull and Mercedes due to a collision between Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton. Perez accused Hamilton of rushing and ruining his race. Hamilton defended himself, calling it a racing incident in tricky conditions. The stewards penalized Hamilton with a five-second penalty and two penalty points, holding him at fault for the collision. But did Hamilton really deserve the penalty?
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Pirelli's Formula 1 boss, Mario Isola, agrees with drivers that the full-wet tires are "useless" when races begin behind a safety car due to visibility concerns. He suggested developing a new compound, a 'super intermediate' or 'intermediate plus,' to address this issue and improve sustainability by reducing the number of tire options. This compound could be introduced in the 2024 season.
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Carlos Sainz reveals why he carries a surprising companion everywhere for the last nine years.