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F1 Live: Relive All the Action From FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix

Formula returns to the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit this weekend for round 10 of the 2026 championship, with the Belgian Grand Prix serving as a critical stage for teams testing upgrades.
Mercedes enters the weekend as the team to beat with the Mercedes High Performance Powertrain expected to dominate, though Toto Wolff warned that reliability remains a concern as Ferrari challenges Kimi Antonelli.
Following the crash at Silverstone, Red Bull has replaced the Macarena wing with a more conventional design, as Max Verstappen labeled the previous component 'super-dangerous' after his off.
McLaren utilized the session on Belgian Grand Prix Friday to test a new rear wing design on the Kemmel Straight, confirming this component is distinct from the unused Macarena wing.
Lando Norris will receive a 10-place grid penalty for the race after installing a new Mercedes power unit and power electronics, marking his fourth set this season.

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A Promising Move From Valtteri Bottas – an Incredible Sight on the Leaderboard

Valtteri Bottas was 18th in the first practice session for the Belgian GP and left Sergio Perez behind.

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Max Verstappen Leads the Way in Belgian Grand Prix Practice as Formula 1 Returns to Spa-Francorchamps

Max Verstappen wasted no time reminding everyone of his class as Formula 1 roared back into action at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps, topping the opening practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix. On one of the most iconic and demanding circuits on the entire calendar, the Red Bull driver set the early benchmark with a best lap of 1:47.069 to head the timesheets in the Ardennes. For Verstappen, who has endured a challenging run of recent race…

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