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Full results FP1 Belgian GP | Sainz the fastest, Verstappen without a time

28 July 2023 at 13:40
  • Matt Gretton
  • Editor-in-Chief

The first free practice of the Belgian Grand Prix has been completed. Carlos Sainz was the fastest, followed by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. However, lap times don't say much because a large part of the grid didn't complete a full lap at speed. In addition, the track conditions were very challenging.

On a soaking wet track, the teams stayed quiet for a long time until the asphalt seemed ready for the intermediates. A crash by Logan Sargeant caused a red flag, forcing the drivers to wait until they were allowed back on the circuit. When the session resumed, some drivers took to the track for a while, but full laps were no longer driven. The result was determined after only 30 minutes.

Full results FP1 in Belgium