# Belgian GP Preview: Not That Kind of Spa

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Podcast: [F1: Chequered Flag](https://stenobird.com/podcast/f1-chequered-flag-810128)
Published: 2026-07-16T20:01:00+00:00
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Why won't the Max Verstappen rumours go away? And is F1 really considering bringing back mid-race refuelling? Andrew Benson, Harry Benjamin and Jolyon Palmer get stuck into those topics and more as they look ahead to the Belgian Grand Prix. They also hear from Oscar Piastri, who says there's still belief at McLaren that they can turn their season around. Plus, should Formula 1 come up with a solution to stop races finishing behind the safety car?

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