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Why Hamilton sees Mercedes as ‘still the team to beat’ at Belgian GP

Lewis Hamilton has tipped Mercedes and McLaren to impress at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix, after Ferrari seemingly struggled in Friday practice at...

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Lewis Hamilton has tipped Mercedes and McLaren to impress at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix, after Ferrari seemingly struggled in Friday practice at...

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  • What changed: Lewis Hamilton has tipped Mercedes and McLaren to impress at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix, after Ferrari seemingly struggled in Friday practice at.
  • Who it affects: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Ferrari, or Spa Francorchamps archive for more context.

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A result shaped by track position and execution.

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It can shift the competitive picture around the teams and drivers involved across the current F1 picture.

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Source
Autosport
Drivers
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (2026 Driver Profile), Kimi Raikkonen (Bio & Records), Lando Norris (Bio & Records), Lewis Hamilton (Bio & Records), Max Verstappen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Scuderia Ferrari (History & Technical Path), McLaren F1 Team (History & Technical Path), Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path), Oracle Red Bull Racing (History & Technical Path)
Circuits
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (Layout & History)

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Source: Autosport

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