Spa Friday data breakdown: McLaren dominates on softs, Red Bull fastest on straights, Ferrari not yet optimized

Spa Friday data breakdown: McLaren dominates on softs, Red Bull fastest on straights, Ferrari not yet optimized

The first day of running at the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit offered the initial clear indications regarding team performance levels and early setup choices made by drivers and teams. However, it is important to bear in mind that the sprint format this weekend means the parc fermé regulations—applied between Sprint and Grand Prix—allow for significant variation in strategic approaches even within the same event. McLaren Dominates on Soft T…