Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 leaves the pits. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 leaves the pits. Formula 1 World…

2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Qualifying - As it happened

A recap of what happened in F1 qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.

11:35
Verstappen sets the first time of the day

A 2m03.232s for the reigning world champion, 2.4s ahead of Gasly. 

11:32
Ricciardo is told over team radio

"We have a big chunk of rain coming in the next five to 10 minutes." 

11:30
FP3 is underway

Verstappen is the first driver out on track on the intermediates. 

11:27
It's chucking it down

Heavy rain at Spa right now. I'd be surprised if there was a lot of running at the start of FP3.

11:11
The story so far
  • McLaren headed a 1-2 in FP2, with Norris 0.2s clear of Piastri and Verstappen
  • Ferrari and Mercedes appear to be close behind
  • Wet weather expected with rain off and on throughout the day so far
  • Track damp for the start of FP3 
11:10
Welcome

Hello everyone and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for Saturday at the Belgian Grand Prix.

FP3 kicks off in just over 20 minutes' time at Spa-Francorchamps. 

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