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• Renault F1 engine upgrade prompts Spa grid penalties

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  Renault will introduce its latest F1 engine at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, resulting in a grid drop for both its drivers. 

• F1 Paddock Notebook - Belgian GP Thursday

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  Recapping all of the news and notes as the Formula 1 paddock reconvenes at Spa following the summer break, here is Luke Smith’s Thursday notebook.

• Hulkenberg had ‘hints’ about Renault exit after “change of dynamic”

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  Nico Hulkenberg says he could “tell there was something going on” behind the scenes at Renault after noticing a “change of dynamic” within the F1...

• Vettel: Red Bull and Mercedes now ahead of Ferrari

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  Sebastian Vettel fears Red Bull has out-developed Ferrari this season and moved ahead in the F1 pecking order

• Hamilton: Smart decision for Mercedes to keep Bottas

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  With Bottas now confirmed as his Formula 1 teammate for another year, Lewis Hamilton calls it the "smart decision" by Mercedes.

• Bottas “very happy” with new Mercedes deal after anxious wait

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  Valtteri Bottas is happy to have finally sealed his place on the 2020 Formula 1 grid after agreeing a new contract with Mercedes.

• Verstappen eager to see how Albon performs at Red Bull

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  Max Verstappen wants to reignite his rivalry with Alexander Albon from their junior racing days at Red Bull

• Albon: Red Bull news came during ‘normal catch up’ with Marko

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  Alexander Albon says he found out about his promotion during a “normal catch up” with Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko at the start of F1’s...

• Gasly reveals how he learned of Red Bull demotion

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  Gasly says it was a "shock" to learn of his demotion from Red Bull for the remainder of the season, having felt secure in his seat after Hungary.

• Haas confirms interest in Hulkenberg for 2020 seat

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  After being replaced at Renault for 2020 by Esteban Ocon, Nico Hulkenberg is now the most prominent rival to Romain Grosjean's seat at Haas.

• Raikkonen explains leg injury, Ericsson call up

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  Kimi Raikkonen says a leg injury has resulted in Alfa Romeo placing Marcus Ericsson on standby for F1’s Belgian Grand Prix.

• Ocon gets Renault 2020 F1 drive, Hulkenberg loses seat

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  Esteban Ocon will return to the F1 grid in 2020 with Renault, replacing Nico Hulkenberg.