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F1 LIVE follow FP2 for the belgian Grand Prix
26 July at 15:00
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  • Olly Darcy
  • Editor

Round 14 of the 2024 Formula 1 season means we are at the Belgian Grand Prix, with Spa-Francorchamps entertaining the final race before the month-long summer break. McLaren showed their pace at the Hungarian Grand Prix with a 1-2 in Budapest, and they will look to close the gap on Max Verstappen in the drivers' standings, and Red Bull in the constructors' standings. After finding out who has the early pace around the Spa circuit, who will back that up in the second free practice session? Follow GPblog's liveblog from FP2 down below!

F1 Live - FP2 from the Belgian Grand Prix 

Will team orders hamper McLaren, or will they shine in Spa?

The Grand Prix in Budapest last weekend was dominated by McLaren, earning a fantastic 1-2 and outlined themselves in their challenge for the constructors' championship, and the drivers' championship with Norris. However, they will hope their pace and consistency are not dogged by their poor communication which almost cost them their perfect weekend. Team orders saw Norris give up P1 to Piastri after he led most of the race, but giving Norris the early pit stop meant he came out in the lead ahead of his teammate. It looked like Norris would not give the position back after being ordered to do so as the gap between the two drivers increased, but he did with just three laps to go. Can McLaren improve on their almost faultless performance in the Belgian forest?

Verstappen will be hoping that is not the case. The Dutchman and Red Bull have not been at their dominant best, but they will want to enter the summer break on the front foot, hoping to hold on to their lead in both the drivers' and constructors' standings. Will Verstappen's expletive team radio messages stop this weekend after coming under some criticism for them too? The Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will also be looking to get back to winning ways after taking wins in Austria and Silverstone. Can the Silver Arrows find the top step of the podium once more?