F1 Belgian GP: Max Verstappen quickest in FP1 over Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen leads the pack in the first practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix.
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The brief
The first practice session of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen set the fastest time. Verstappen's Red Bull team appears to have addressed a significant issue from earlier in the season. Isack Hadjar will start from a lower grid position due to a penalty.
Coverage from BBC, Sky Sports, and Formula 1 emphasizes Verstappen's strong performance in the first practice session. Motorsport.com provides updates on the second practice session, including a red flag caused by Pierre Gasly. Yahoo Sports highlights Red Bull's recent improvements.
The upcoming second practice session and qualifying rounds will provide further insights into team performance. Coverage does not yet specify the nature of Verstappen's advantage or the specifics of Hadjar's penalty.
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Quick answers
Who set the fastest time in the first practice session?
Max Verstappen set the fastest time in the first practice session.
Which driver will start from a lower grid position?
Isack Hadjar will start from a lower grid position due to a penalty.
Which teams are mentioned in the coverage?
Red Bull and Mercedes are mentioned in the coverage.
Coverage (7)
- Belgian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen tops first practice as Isack Hadjar takes 10-place grid penalty at Spa BBC · 6h ago
- Red Bull Quietly Cured Max Verstappen’s Biggest 2026 Nightmare Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli headlines FP2 over Lando Norris as Pierre Gasly causes red flag Motorsport.com · 6h ago
- LIVE: F1 Belgian GP commentary and updates - FP2 coming up Motorsport.com · 6h ago
- Belgian GP: Max Verstappen tops Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes struggle in Spa-Francorchamps first practice Sky Sports · 6h ago
- Verstappen tops the FP1 times from Hamilton in Belgium Formula 1 · 6h ago
- F1 Belgian GP: Max Verstappen quickest in FP1 over Lewis Hamilton Motorsport.com · 6h ago
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