For the first time in four weeks, the F1 cars are allowed to return to work. A slow start is not an option for Verstappen and Leclerc, they have to work hard right away on Sunday. Engine changes ensure that both drivers start from the back on Sunday. Norris, Ocon, Bottas and Schumacher also have to start from the last places due to grid penalties. The order of the rearguard is determined by the qualification.
In any case, the prospect does not prevent Verstappen from setting a number of fast times. He is then about two and a half seconds faster than the rest of the field on the soft tyres. Although the other drivers mainly drive on the harder tires. Later, those times turn out not to be that fast either, because Sainz and Leclerc go faster.
With 20 minutes to go, the session will be stopped. Kevin Magnussen has to put his Haas aside. The red light on top of the car indicated that the car was not safe for salvage (as it may be live), making it unsafe to touch and taking longer than normal to clean up.
When the session can continue, it starts to rain heavily at Spa. That’s why no one can improve the fastest anymore. The Ferraris therefore keep the two fastest times in this 1st free practice session of the 2022 Belgian GP. Although Verstappen and Leclerc will look more at race speed than qualifying speed this weekend.
1st free practice of the GP of Belgium 2022
- Carlos Sainz
- Charles Leclerc
- Max Verstappen
- George Russell
- Lance Stroll
What time does F1 start at Spa?
Friday
1st free practice: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2nd free practice: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
3rd free practice: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Qualification: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
Race: 3:00 PM
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