{"id":807317,"date":"2026-07-17T06:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/807317\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T06:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T06:46:12","slug":"fia-set-to-confirm-imminent-belgian-grand-prix-penalty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/807317\/","title":{"rendered":"FIA set to confirm imminent Belgian Grand Prix penalty"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thursday\u2019s fast-paced F1 news includes McLaren<\/a> driver Lando Norris<\/a> facing a grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen is grilled on his Red Bull future.<\/p>\n

With Verstappen making a driver announcement of his own at Spa, here\u2019s today\u2019s roundup\u2026<\/p>\n

FIA poised to confirm Lando Norris grid penalty<\/p>\n

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McLaren driver Lando Norris will serve a 10-place grid penalty at this weekend\u2019s Belgian Grand Prix, the team has announced.<\/p>\n

Norris will trigger an automatic 10-place grid drop by taking a fourth power electronics system at Spa.<\/p>\n

The FIA is expected to confirm the penalty on Friday.<\/p>\n

Read more: McLaren confirms Lando Norris grid penalty at Belgian Grand Prix<\/a><\/p>\n

Max Verstappen refuses to commit future to Red Bull<\/p>\n

Max Verstappen has refused to commit his future to Red Bull amid speculation that he could join McLaren.<\/p>\n

Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move to McLaren over recent weeks, with PlanetF1.com reporting that the four-time world champion is in advanced talks with the Woking-based team.<\/p>\n

Verstappen is set to make a decision on his future in due course.<\/p>\n

Read more: Max Verstappen sends Red Bull message amid McLaren speculation<\/a><\/p>\n

Oscar Piastri \u2018very comfortable\u2019 at McLaren despite Max Verstappen rumours<\/p>\n

Oscar Piastri has insisted he is in a \u201cvery comfortable\u201d position at McLaren after receiving assurances from chief executive Zak Brown and team principal Andrea Stella.<\/p>\n

And he believes Max Verstappen is currently \u201cexploring options\u201d with Red Bull \u201cnot in a great position.\u201d<\/p>\n

Piastri is thought to be the driver most at risk of losing his seat if Verstappen swaps Red Bull for McLaren.<\/p>\n

Read more: Oscar Piastri poses Max Verstappen theory behind McLaren rumours<\/a><\/p>\n

Red Bull reverts to previous-spec rear wing for Belgian Grand Prix<\/p>\n

Red Bull has reverted to a previous-spec rear wing for this weekend\u2019s Belgian Grand Prix, it has emerged.<\/p>\n

The move comes after a airflow reattachment issue caused Max Verstappen\u2019s accidents at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone.<\/p>\n

Verstappen branded the situation \u201csuper dangerous\u201d after spinning out of the British Grand Prix, a week after his crashed in qualifying in Austria.<\/p>\n

Read more: Red Bull makes Belgian GP rear wing decision after \u2018super dangerous\u2019 Verstappen incidents<\/a><\/p>\n

Max Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver<\/p>\n

Max Verstappen has confirmed the signing of McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck to his Verstappen Racing operation.<\/p>\n

Van Langendonck, 15, joined McLaren\u2019s driver academy in 2024 and currently leads the British F4 championship.<\/p>\n

He will remain attached to McLaren with Verstappen\u2019s team providing \u201cadditional support and guidance\u201d to the Belgian teenager.<\/p>\n

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