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SPA, BELGIUM - AUGUST 27: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates on the podium during the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 27, 2017 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Belgian GP: Hamilton cruises to victory with dominant drive

Lewis Hamilton held off a spirited challenge from Sebastian Vettel to cut the German's lead at the top of the Drivers' Championship to just seven points.

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - JUNE 23: Esteban Ocon of France and Force India prepares to drive during practice for the European Formula One Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit on June 23, 2017 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Ocon eyes podiums as F1 season resumes at Spa

Sporting a fuchsia-colored helmet inside the cockpit of his bright pink Force India car, it's been hard not to miss Esteban Ocon this year.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 14: Mick Schumacher of Germany and Prema Powerteam prepares to drive during qualifying for the European Formula 3 Series at Silverstone on April 14, 2017 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images)

Schumacher's son to honor Dad with tribute drive

By Rob Hodgetts

Michael Schumacher' son Mick will take to the Spa track on Sunday to honor the 25th anniversary of his father's first Formula One victory.

MONTMELO, SPAIN - MAY 12: Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren Honda laughs in the Drivers Press Conference during previews to the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Catalunya on May 12, 2016 in Montmelo, Spain. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

'I didn't treat it well' - Fernando Alonso on his first car

Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium after winning the 2017 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.

'One of the greatest drivers I've ever seen'

"Vettel is one of the greatest drivers I've ever seen." People have many superlatives to describe Sebastian Vettel - catch The Circuit special August 31st.

Ferrari's Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen celebrates after winning the pole position during the qualifying session at the Monaco street circuit, on May 27, 2017 in Monaco, a day ahead of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. / AFP PHOTO / PASCAL GUYOT (Photo credit should read PASCAL GUYOT/AFP/Getty Images)

Raikkonen signs Ferrari contract renewal

Ferrari has extended the contract of Kimi Raikkonen until the end of next season, ending speculation the Finnish driver could be replaced.

McLaren's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso drives his car during the qualifying session of the Formula One Austria Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, on July 8, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC (Photo credit should read ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP/Getty Images)

Alonso may 'look outside F1'

Fernando Alonso has had plenty of time to ponder his future over Formula One's summer break, but as the 2017 season gets set to resume in Spa, decision day is fast approaching for the two-time world champion.

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Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium after a Ferrari one-two in Hungary.

August: Fernando Alonso

In August's The Circuit, Amanda Davies goes to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix and visits Spain to talk to two-time F1 champion, Fernando Alonso.

Lewis Hamilton celebrates in traditional style after winning his fourth race of the 2017 season.

July: British Grand Prix

The Circuit's Amanda Davies reflects on a thrilling race at Silverstone circuit in which Lewis Hamilton wins record-equalling fifth British Grand Prix

BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - JUNE 16: The Azerbaijan flag flies in front of a building with an F1 car graphic on during previews ahead of the European Formula One Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit on June 16, 2016 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images,)

June: Baku F1 Grand Prix

In June's edition of The Circuit, Amanda Davies takes a look at the Baku Grand Prix with former F1 driver David Coulthard.

May: Alonso & Verstappen star in Spain

Barcelona's episode features last year's winner, Red Bull's Max Verstappen, F1 racing boss, Ross Brawn and a preview to Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 debut

April: Ferrari & Mercedes duel in the desert

Amanda Davies talks pit stops with the all-conquering Williams team, examines the battle between Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton as well as looking back at the life of the late great John Surtees.

March: New season, new cars, same rivalry

Amanda Davies looks ahead to the 2017 season with the help of Mercedes' new driver Valtteri Bottas and veteran F1 journalist Maurice Hamilton reflects on Bernie Ecclestone's legacy.