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Delayed start at Belgian Grand Prix highlights Formula 1's challenge with racing in the rain
Of all the thousands of pieces of equipment that Formula 1 hauls around the world, few are used less often than the full wet tire. They stayed piled up in stacks, not on the cars, on Sunday as drivers sat out a rain delay of more than an hour to the start of the Belgian […]


Of all the thousands of pieces of equipment that Formula 1 hauls around the world, few are used less often than the full wet tire.
They stayed piled up in stacks, not on the cars, on Sunday as drivers sat out a rain delay of more than an hour to the start of the Belgian Grand Prix.
It wasn’t because F1 cars lack grip in heavy rain. Manufacturer Pirelli says the full wet tires can cope with that. The problem is that drivers behind can’t see through the spray, and the first attempt to start Sunday’s race on time illustrated the problem.
Even crawling around at formation lap pace with only Lando Norris and the safety car ahead, eventual winner Oscar Piastri said he “couldn’t see a thing,” adding, “you can only imagine what it’s like for the guys at the back.”
When the race started, it was behind the safety car at low speed before the all-clear to go racing. Like all of the drivers, Piastri was using the intermediate tires, which are recommended for light rain or a drying track, when he eventually passed Norris for the win.
“The past few years, particularly here, we’ve given the (governing body) FIA feedback that we would much rather be on the safe side than risk anything,” Piastri said. “If you were to be picky, maybe we could have done one less formation lap (behind the safety car), but in the grand scheme of things, if that’s one lap too early, is it worth it? No.”
Visibility is a particular concern at Spa, a fast track with a history of serious accidents. They include Anthoine Hubert’s death in a Formula 2 crash in dry conditions in 2019 and another fatal accident claiming the life of Dutch teenage driver Dilano van ’t Hoff in a junior series in the rain in 2023.
“I have to say that on a track like this, with what happened historically, I think you cannot forget about it. For that reason I would rather be safe than (start) too early,” said Charles Leclerc, who finished third Sunday and who was friends with Hubert since childhood.
Under the current F1 design regulations in place since 2022, cars have ground-effect aerodynamics which use the floor to generate grip but can also throw up more spray. If there’s enough rain for the full wet tires to be faster than the intermediates, it’s likely the race will be stopped because of poor visibility anyway.
There was a reminder of the importance of visibility this month at the British Grand Prix when Isack Hadjar collided with Kimi Antonelli’s car from behind while driving in the Italian’s trail of spray.
“I didn’t see him,” Hadjar said. “He just appeared out of nowhere, man. Oh my God.”
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Swampscott semifinal run highlights Northeast 7v7
PEABODY — At least from our little neck of the woods, there were fewer playoff teams than usual at Saturday’s annual East Regional of the Northeast 7v7 football tournament at Bishop Fenwick. Winning, though, is only one part of the equation in an event that’s most valuable for team building and competition. Swampscott was the […]


PEABODY — At least from our little neck of the woods, there were fewer playoff teams than usual at Saturday’s annual East Regional of the Northeast 7v7 football tournament at Bishop Fenwick. Winning, though, is only one part of the equation in an event that’s most valuable for team building and competition.
Swampscott was the only squad from the Salem News coverage area to make the playoff round of this year’s regional. The Big Blue went 4-0 in pool play and then handled Winthrop to make it to the semifinals of the Small division, locking horns with rival St. Mary’s of Lynn.
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ESPN Highlights Underrated Transfer as Key Piece for Miami Hurricanes in 2025
The Miami Hurricanes have a deep and talented roster heading into 2025, featuring notable players like Carson Beck, Francis Mauigoa, Reuben Bain Jr., and others. These are the names catching the most attention for next season, but ESPN’s recent article highlighting a sleeper pick for each top 25 team put the spotlight on one of the […]

The Miami Hurricanes have a deep and talented roster heading into 2025, featuring notable players like Carson Beck, Francis Mauigoa, Reuben Bain Jr., and others. These are the names catching the most attention for next season, but ESPN’s recent article highlighting a sleeper pick for each top 25 team put the spotlight on one of the Hurricanes’ key transfer portal additions: safety Zechariah Poyser.
Poyser, who transferred to Miami from Jacksonville State, is an essential addition to a Hurricanes secondary that needed a serious boost in talent after last season. Three other high-profile defensive backs also transferred to Miami this offseason, but ESPN noted that their reason for choosing Poyser was because “safety was the most glaring area of need.”
While Miami’s transfer portal haul this offseason was excellent across the board, Poyser might be their most crucial addition. The 6’2”, 190-pound safety out of Wildwood, FL, committed to the Hurricanes over Georgia, Florida, LSU, and Auburn. 247Sports ranked Poyser as a four-star portal prospect and their second-best safety available.
Miami’s secondary was arguably their weakest link in 2024, and Poyser will help protect them on the back end with his elite length, speed, and ball skills. His tackling chops are also a plus, recording 75 tackles and three tackles for loss in 2024.
Poyser has been a relatively unheralded player for much of his short career, coming out of high school as an unranked recruit according to 247Sports. He redshirted his true freshman season at Jacksonville State but broke out in his second year, earning Freshman All-American honors for his 2024 performance. This outstanding season made Poyser one of the most sought-after players in the transfer portal, as reflected by the list of teams interested in him.
Poyser began his college career under the radar, and ESPN is now giving him that same label again. However, if he has the breakout season many are hoping for, his time going unnoticed will quickly come to an end.
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