race report
F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen quickest in FP1 over Hamilton
AutosportJuly 17, 2026
Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.
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 Bull demonstrated strong early pace.The Red Bull pair traded times at the top of the timesheets in the first 20 minutes of the session, Verstappen sporting mediums and Hadjar on the softs. Verstappen, who moved to the top at the end of the ...