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Ferrari Duo Carlos Sainz And Charles Leclerc Dominate Belgian Grand Prix First Practice

Carlos Sainz topped the times ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc as Ferrari delivered a resounding one-two ahead of Red Bull's world champion and series leader Max Verstappen in Friday's opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Spaniard clocked a best lap in one minute and 46.538 seconds to outpace his Monegasque partner by nearly a tenth of a second. Verstappen, who leads the title race by 80 points, was adrift by 1.2 seconds in an intriguing session run in dry conditions until a late downpour.

Verstappen sets Belgian GP pace and won’t ‘worry’ over grid penalty

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Max Verstappen oozed authority and calm on Friday as he topped the times in practice at the Belgian Grand Prix and dismissed concerns about starting Sunday’s race from the back of the grid. Red Bull’s world champion and series leader clocked a best lap in one minute and 45.507 seconds to outpace title rival Charles Leclerc of Ferrari by eight-tenths of a second to delight his ‘orange army’ of fans at the majestic Spa-Francorchamps circuit. “We’re pretty happy with that,” he said.

Max Verstappen issues rallying cry: 'We have to' attack at Belgian Grand Prix despite grid penalty

Max Verstappen is aiming to attack at the Belgian Grand Prix despite his grid penalty for Sunday's race. The world champion is one of six drivers, including championship rival Charles Leclerc, who took a grid penalty immediately after the summer break in order to overhaul parts. Ad That means he will start towards the back of the grid, with the Dutchman expected to scrap over 15th with Leclerc in qualifying, but the Red Bull driver said little changed in how Red Bull approached the two practice sessions on Friday.

Max Verstappen quickest in FP2 at Belgian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc second, Lewis Hamilton sixth

Red Bull's Max Verstappen was quickest in the second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday. Second went to Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, with Lando Norris third fastest.

Verstappen and Leclerc set for back of grid starts in Belgium

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Red Bull's Formula One world championship leader Max Verstappen and Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc will start Sunday's (Aug 27) Belgian Grand Prix near the back of the grid due to engine penalties.

'Gives me hope' - Lewis Hamilton optimistic despite Mercedes struggles at Belgian GP practice sessions

Lewis Hamilton was not giving up at the Belgian Grand Prix despite a poor showing in practice on Friday. In the second session, Hamilton was sixth fastest in his 300th race weekend, which might give him a chance at a podium given Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen — both quicker than him — start with grid penalties on Sunday. Ad However, the team were still well off the pace, and Hamilton had no answer.

Sainz tops opening Belgian GP practice for Ferrari

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the pace in Friday’s (Aug 26) opening practice for the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's championship leader Max Verstappen, who are both set to drop to the back of the grid with engine penalties.

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes could benefit from possible penalties facing Red Bull, Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton has raised the prospect of ending the leanest spell of his Formula 1 career by winning Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.

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Ferrari Duo Carlos Sainz And Charles Leclerc Dominate Belgian Grand Prix First Practice

Verstappen sets Belgian GP pace and won’t ‘worry’ over grid penalty

Max Verstappen issues rallying cry: 'We have to' attack at Belgian Grand Prix despite grid penalty

Max Verstappen quickest in FP2 at Belgian Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc second, Lewis Hamilton sixth

Verstappen and Leclerc set for back of grid starts in Belgium

'Gives me hope' - Lewis Hamilton optimistic despite Mercedes struggles at Belgian GP practice sessions

Sainz tops opening Belgian GP practice for Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes could benefit from possible penalties facing Red Bull, Ferrari