16:09
Despite running wide into the gravel, Sainz goes top, 0.3s ahead of Verstappen.
Circuit atmosphere - Eau Rouge. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14,…
LIVE F1 UPDATES: Belgian Grand Prix - Friday Practice
F1 is finally back after a long summer break with the Belgian Grand Prix at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps.
Friday practice awaits us with rain in the air.
Keep an eye out for any potential grid penalties with both Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen rumoured to be starting from the back of the grid this weekend.
Follow all the action this weekend here!
26 Aug 2022
16:08
Zhou goes third in the Alfa Romeo, 1s down on Verstappen.
16:07
Leclerc goes second on the mediums, 0.4s off.
16:06
Verstappen does indeed go P1 with a 1m47.699s, 1.1s ahead of Sainz.
16:04
Sainz goes quickest with a 1m48.818s, 0.3s ahead of Perez.
Verstappen is on course to go quickest.
16:02
All drivers are out on slicks but Sainz reports that it's still quite damp.
16:00
FP2 is now underway...
15:35
What happened in FP1?
Read our first practice report
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22. Formula 1 World…
15:33
Valtteri left his mark on the Spa track... literally #BelgianGP#F1pic.twitter.com/LmUJvPkcCj
— Formula 1 (@F1) August 26, 2022
15:32
We're now 30 minutes away from the start of FP2.
14:11
FP1 results
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522 sends sparks flying. Formula 1…
14:06
The rain is now very heavy - good timing for everyone as FP1 has just ended.
13:59
Chequered flag out: Sainz, Leclerc, Verstappen, Russell, Stroll, Albon, Ricciardo, Tsunoda, Hamilton and Perez.
13:57
The track is pretty damp with drivers returning to the pit lane.
Ricciardo is back out on inters, though.
13:55
A busy track with five minutes to go.
Rain is on its way though.
13:50
The track is clear again - FP1 is back underway with 10 minutes to go.
13:49
"There is a problem with the high voltage system," Steiner tells Sky when asked about Magnussen's issue.
13:39
Order with 20 minutes to go: Sainz, Leclerc, Verstappen, Russell, Stroll, Albon, Ricciardo, Tsunoda, Hamilton and Perez.
13:37
Red flag - Magnussen has stopped out on track, on the exit of Turn 1.
13:34
Stroll sets a strong time in the Aston Martin, level with Russell - 0.8s off the pace.
13:34
Ricciardo goes fifth in the McLaren, 0.3s off Albon ahead.
13:33
Sainz goes quickest on the softs with a 1m46.538s, 0.2s clear of Verstappen.
Russell moves into third.
13:32
Engine penalties - Full details
Verstappen among six drivers to get grid penalties for this weekend.
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18 leaves the pits. Formula 1 World…
13:30
Albon goes second on the softs, 1.3s off Verstappen's top time of a 1m46.755s.
13:30
First run completed for Zhou, while the crew investigates a technical issue with Valtteri’s car #BelgianGPpic.twitter.com/lRLUFSEPfh
— Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN (@alfaromeoorlen) August 26, 2022
