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Lando Norris has admitted to feeling "violated" by the paparazzi as he defended his right to enjoy his life away from the track as a Formula One world champion.

George Russell finished an alarming eighth in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix as his world championship rival Kimi Antonelli set the pace.

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after he received a penalty for exceeding his car's season-long quota for multiple power unit components.

Max Verstappen saw off Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes trailed in opening practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso said he is more concerned about getting home to watch Spain in the World Cup final than racing at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri suspects any contact between Max Verstappen and McLaren in recent weeks has been a case of "exploring options", saying he has been reassured he will continue at the team next season.

McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck has been signed by Max Verstappen's management company with the aim of helping the 15-year-old Belgian make it to Formula 1.

Max Verstappen refused to commit to staying with Red Bull beyond 2026, amid growing rumours about a big move on the horizon for him in Formula 1.

Lando Norris will receive a 10-place grid penalty from wherever he qualifies at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren confirmed it will fit his car with a fourth "power electronics" of the season.

Mark down July 19 into your calendars as a day you need to be in front of the TV watching a day of sport that will go down in history.