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F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen quickest in FP1 over Hamilton

Max Verstappen headlined the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just over a tenth clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as Red...

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Max Verstappen headlined the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just over a tenth clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as Red...

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  • What changed: Max Verstappen headlined the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just over a tenth clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as Red.
  • Who it affects: Isack Hadjar and Ferrari are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Isack Hadjar or Ferrari archive for more context.

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A result shaped by track position and execution.

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It can shift the competitive picture around the teams and drivers involved across the current F1 picture.

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Source
Autosport
Drivers
Isack Hadjar (2026 Driver Profile), Lewis Hamilton (Bio & Records), Max Verstappen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Scuderia Ferrari (History & Technical Path), Oracle Red Bull Racing (History & Technical Path)

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Source: Autosport

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