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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
F1 Belgian GP Faces Cancellation after F3 Race Called off Due to Heavy Rain
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps is under threat of cancellation after heavy rain lashed the circuit. The Formula Three feature race has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. reports a 35 to 45 percent chance of rain during the F1 race at 3 PM local time, but it remains to be seen if the severity increases as the day progresses, given how badly the F3 race was affected. Several F3 cars spun out during the formation lap behind the safety car. There was also the lack of visibility due to the spray the cars leave behind, which adds to the danger. The race resumed eventually, only to be red-flagged again after Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak lost control and beached his car on a kerb. The race did not restart, and a winner wasn't declared. A report suggests that rain is expected to remain intense throughout the day, which could affect the Grand Prix. Teams shelter from the rain on the grid during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 29, 2023 in Spa, Belgium. Teams shelter from the rain on the grid during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 29, 2023 in Spa, previous round at Silverstone saw a spell of rain to the point that reduced visibility to dangerous levels. However, the rain didn't last long, and the track dried up sooner than expected. If the rain does ease off in the afternoon at Spa, fans could witness an exciting Grand Prix on a wet track, similar to the action witnessed during the British GP. Both McLaren drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, are expected to be the key contenders. Having secured pole position, Norris will start on the front row with his teammate. Speaking on his flawless qualifying run on Saturday, Norris said: "It was a decent lap, so happy. Everyone was pretty worried after yesterday. I wasn't even that far off, it was just a couple of little issues that we had. So I was confident after yesterday and confident coming into today so it was nice to see I could get back to the top. "Three tenths is just slipstream and not being first out of the pit lane, so it was nothing to worry about. But people like to make a lot of things up, but I felt good. The car has been flying all weekend, Oscar has been doing a good job all weekend, so we are pushing each other a lot." Belgium Grand Prix Qualifying Results
Scoop
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Scoop
F1: 'We've Had To Reset'
The need for speed will be the challenge for Liam Lawson's team heading into this weekend's Belgium Formula 1 Grand Prix. The championship stops at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit for the 13th round of the season. Spa, near the German border, is one of the oldest tracks in Europe. It is currently the longest circuit on the calendar at just over seven kilometres, and contains high-speed straights and fast corners. Racing Bulls have not always been at their best on fast long circuits, and the team acknowledges the challenges of the combination of high-speed corners, long straights and significant elevation changes. Lawson has raced there before in F3 and F2, but has been back in the simulator to prepare. It has been three weeks since he raced the British Grand Prix, but he was involved in the Goodwood Festival of Speed a fortnight ago. "Spa is an iconic track with a lot of history. I've enjoyed racing here in other categories, so I am excited to tackle it in a Formula 1 car too." The 23-year-old scored his best points of the season with a sixth place finish in Austria last month, but then followed that up with a DNF at Silverstone when he was hit by another car on the first lap. "I'm excited to be back in the car after the short break we've had to reset, so feel ready for a strong end to the first part of the season." The weather is also expected to play a part with some rain forecast for the weekend. Added to that is that Belgium will hold the third sprint race of the season, meaning there is just one practice session before sprint qualifying and the sprint race followed by qualifying and the Grand Prix. In the first two sprint races, Lawson finished 14th in Shanghai (racing for Red Bull) and 13th in Miami. Racing Bulls chief technical officer Tim Goss said their set-up would rely on a lower rear wing level due to the high speeds. "With fewer track sessions for set-up work, we depend more on our pre-race preparations in the simulator. "We bring some modest performance updates and a dedicated rear wing. Preparations have gone well and we look forward to the challenge of a busy weekend ahead." Racing Bulls are seventh in the Constructors' standings, having recently been overtaken by Kick Sauber, who have found form in the last couple of races. Lawson's team-mate Isack Hadjar has had success at the circuit, winning there in F2 in 2024. Spa-Francorchamps hosted its first Grand Prix in 1925, and has held a Grand Prix every year since 1985, except for 2003 and 2006. It also holds numerous other top level motor racing events, including the 24 Hours of Spa.
News18
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Not Kimi Antonelli! Fernando Alonso Picks 20-Year-Old As 'Best Of The Generation'
Last Updated: Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso has lauded 20-year-old Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto as the best of his generation. Aston Martin's veteran racing driver Fernando Alonso has said that the 20-year-old Brazilian driver, Kick Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto, is the best among the current generation, pointing out how he won both F3 and F2 as a rookie. Even though Kimi Antonelli has been the standout rookie in F1 this season, Alonso's favourite is Bortoleto. The Brazilian has showcased composure, and in Alonso's eyes, that makes him a generational talent in the making. Bortoleto arrived in Formula 1 with the unique distinction of winning both Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships in his first season. Slotted into Kick Sauber, which will morph into Audi's factory outfit next year, Bortoleto entered Formula 1 with high expectations. He is under the tutelage of Alonso's driver management team A14 as well, adding an extra layer to the connection between the duo. But 12 races in, Bortoleto has scored only four points, sitting 19th in the standings, only above Franco Colapinto of Alpine. 'Very good, but no surprises at all. Last year in Abu Dhabi, I think that he is the best of this generation. He won Formula 3 as a rookie. He won Formula 2 as a rookie," Alonso was quoted as saying by GP Blog. Coming from the Spanish veteran, that is high praise in a season where the debutants have shown immense depth. At just 18, Antonelli was thrown into a pressure seat at Mercedes, one left behind by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli already has 63 points, bagged a sprint pole at the Miami GP and even stood on the podium at the Canada Grand Prix. He has reached Q3 nine times as well. He is currently seventh in the standings, just behind Hamilton and ahead of Alexander Albon of Williams. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar has 21 points, thrice the combined tally of his two Racing Bulls teammates across the year. He has secured 58% of the team's total points, the highest share by any debutant in 2025. He is currently 11th in the standings behind Esteban Ocon and ahead of Alonso's teammate Lance Stroll. Oliver Bearman's season at Haas has flown under the radar, but he has impressed as well. He is currently ranked 18th, behind Yuki Tsunoda and just above Bortoleto. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NZ Herald
05-07-2025
- Sport
- NZ Herald
Louis Sharp eager for Silverstone return in FIA F3 season
After a fraught last weekend in Austria at round six of the FIA Formula 3 championship, Kiwi racer Louis Sharp is looking forward to getting back on his pseudo home track at Silverstone this weekend. Moving up to F3 for 2025, Sharp has had to endure the challenge of racing
Business Wire
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Formant F3 Brings Generative AI and Agentic Reasoning to Robot Ops
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Formant unveiled F3, the world's first AI-native robotics management platform powered by Generative AI and Agentic Reasoning. F3 brings breakthrough intelligence to the orchestration layer—transforming how robots are managed, decisions are made, and operations scale across the enterprise. 'We're entering an era where machines don't just execute commands—they collaborate. Where AI becomes a trusted partner, not just a tool. The revolution isn't coming. It's here.' Share AI adoption is accelerating across the enterprise. According to McKinsey, 72% of organizations now use AI, and 71% deploy generative AI in at least one business function. But while robots are getting smarter, the software used to manage them hasn't kept up. 'Something's wrong here,' said Jeff Linnell, Founder and CEO of Formant. 'AI is supposed to make work easier. But while the robots have evolved, the management layer is stuck in the past. The real bottleneck isn't the machines—it's the lack of intuitive, purpose-built software to run them. With F3 it's not just about managing robots anymore. It's about orchestrating intelligence.' With F3, Formant introduces the first robotics platform built from the ground up to harness the full power of AI—predicting problems before they occur, surfacing insights from complex data, and making robotics operations accessible to anyone through natural language. Key F3 AI Features and Functionality Voice Command A generative AI interface for the entire platform. Just ask—F3 responds instantly with answers, visualizations, or direct robot control. Accepts voice and text commands Translates natural language into real-time actions Generates live data visualizations Executes robot tasks, movements, and fleet-wide operations Enables hands-free control in the field AI Insights A 24/7 agentic intelligence layer that monitors, analyzes, and proactively recommends. Detects anomalies and predicts failures Delivers unprompted, goal-aligned insights Generates incident summaries with root causes and recommended actions Evolves with real-time feedback from users Aligns with org-specific KPIs and metrics Smart Knowledge Base An AI-powered system that turns scattered documentation into actionable answers—instantly. Understands PDFs, diagrams, SOPs, and technical docs Connects concepts across documents via deep indexing Answers questions with cited sources Knows robotics terms, context, and operational intent Deep Research Autonomous AI agents that conduct multi-step investigations across data, systems, and fleet behavior. Identifies root causes, recurring patterns, and shifts in robot performance Generates detailed reports with guidance Compares similar devices to detect anomalies Powers predictive maintenance through intelligent insight These AI-native features are in addition to Formant's proven capabilities in fleet management, teleoperation, mission control, tasking, incident resolution, and performance analytics—trusted by enterprises like Softbank and BP. From Smart Machines to Intelligent Ecosystems: Formant's Physical AI Strategy F3 isn't just a product launch—it's the first major step in Formant's broader vision for Physical AI: a world where machines sense, decide, and act autonomously—intelligently, and in full alignment with humans. Yet most solutions focus narrowly on connecting robots to AI models, ignoring business context—ERPs, data warehouses, ticketing systems. The result: smart machines that are disconnected from enterprise reality. Formant believes intelligence means more than perception—it means relevance. The Three Pillars of Intelligent Physical AI––Collective Intelligence Format's plan is to bring the data from machines, AI models, and enterprise systems together onto a single software platform. With this approach, AI models can be trained on very large, company-specific and relevant data sets, creating an extremely intelligent, effective, and transformational ecosystem. In essence, what ChatGPT did for the digital world, Formant will do for the physical world. Formant's approach unifies three essential elements into one platform: The Brain – Any advanced AI model (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini), combined with reasoning algorithms that plan, decide, and act. The Body – Robots and machines that sense, adapt, and execute tasks autonomously. The Context – Seamless integration with enterprise systems like Google Drive, Jira, and others—ensuring alignment with business priorities and institutional knowledge. 'We're entering an era where machines don't just execute commands—they collaborate,' said Linnell. 'Where every machine action improves the entire system. Where AI becomes a trusted partner, not just a tool. The revolution isn't coming. It's here.' About Formant Formant is charting the course toward Physical AI. With F3, our AI-native platform, we're bringing Generative AI and Agentic Reasoning to the orchestration layer of robotics—empowering operations teams to manage complex fleets with greater speed, insight, and autonomy. F3 helps enterprises eliminate fragmentation, simplify orchestration, and elevate robotics management from manual oversight to intelligent coordination. Founded by former Google Robotics head Jeff Linnell, Formant bridges the digital-physical divide to unlock AI's real-world potential. Formant is based in San Francisco, and has accelerated robotics initiatives for major enterprises including Google, Softbank, BP, John Deere, Shell, and Westinghouse.
