F1 2021 Belgian Grand Prix - Free Practice Results (1)
| 2021 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - FREE PRACTICE RESULTS (1) | ||||
| Pos | Driver | Nat. | Team | Time |
| 1 | Valtteri Bottas | FIN | Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team | 1m45.199s |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull Racing | 1m45.363s |
| 3 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda | 1m45.699s |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow | 1m45.818s |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow | 1m45.935s |
| 6 | Sergio Perez | MEX | Red Bull Racing | 1m46.127s |
| 7 | Sebastian Vettel | GER | Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team | 1m46.177s |
| 8 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren F1 Team | 1m46.336s |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | Alpine F1 Team | 1m46.497s |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | CHI | Alpine F1 Team | 1m46.612s |
| 11 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team | 1m46.649s |
| 12 | Daniel Ricciardo | AUS | McLaren F1 Team | 1m46.683s |
| 13 | Antonio Giovinazzi | GBR | Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen | 1m46.755s |
| 14 | George Russell | ISR | Williams Racing | 1m46.772s |
| 15 | Yuki Tsunoda | JPN | Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda | 1m46.928s |
| 16 | Nicholas Latifi | CAN | Williams Racing | 1m47.101s |
| 17 | Kimi Raikkonen | FIN | Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen | 1m48.125s |
| 18 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team | 1m48.224s |
| 19 | Nikita Mazepin | RUS | Uralkali Haas F1 Team | 1m48.705s |
| 20 | Mick Schumacher | GER | Uralkali Haas F1 Team | 1m49.059s |
After a four-week summer break, Formula 1 is back for the Belgian Grand Prix at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Suited in the heart of the Ardennes, the 7-kilometre track is stepped in F1 folklore.
A fan favourite for its iconic corners - Eau Rouge, Les Combes, Pouhon and Blanchimont - Spa is a track everyone loves.
Its geographical position means rain is always a possibility.
Lewis Hamilton heads to Belgium with an eight point lead over Max Verstappen in the drivers’ championship.
Mercedes’ upgrade for the British GP appears to have taken the world champions a step forward but it would be foolish to rule out Red Bull.
Valtteri Bottas is unlikely to be in the mix after picking up a five-place grid penalty last time out.
The long straights are expected to suit McLaren in the race for third.
Recent Belgian GP Winners:
2020: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2019: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
2018: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2014: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
2013: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
2012: Jenson Button (McLaren)
2011: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
Remainder of the 2021 F1 calendar:
Dutch Grand Prix - September 5
Italian Grand Prix - September 12
Russian Grand Prix - September 26
Turkish Grand Prix - October 3
United States Grand Prix - October 24
Mexican Grand Prix - October 31
Brazilian Grand Prix - November 7
TBA - November 21
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - December 5
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - December 12
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