WEEKEND WARM-UP: Red Bull under pressure and McLaren trying to build momentum as F1 heads to Belgium

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WEEKEND WARM-UP: Red Bull under pressure and McLaren trying to build momentum as F1 heads to Belgium


Esteban Ocon is heading to Haas for next season – that was the big breaking news as the F1 drivers headed into the paddock at Spa-Francorchamps for the first time this weekend.

But that wasn’t the only thing on people’s minds with questions also focused on how the two McLaren drivers would put Hungary behind them as well as the F1 return of Mattia Binotto.

READ MORE: Ocon explains what convinced him to join Haas as he reflects on how partnership with Bearman can ‘pull the team forward’

Add in a fired up Max Verstappen, who is desperate to return to winning ways but might be facing down a grid penalty for new PU components, and there is plenty of intrigue heading into Round 14 of the season. As for his team mate – can Sergio Perez get on top of his qualifying woes and deliver a decent result to ward off the rumours that are building surrounding his future in the sport?

To break down all that and more, join Ruth Buscombe and Will Buxton on Weekend Warm-Up as they analyse all the latest stories ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

Click play on the video above to tune in.



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Publish date : 2024-07-26 01:19:52

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