Piastri sets the pace in FP1 for Belgian GP

Oscar Piastri dominated Free Practice 1 at the Belgian Grand Prix, setting the fastest lap with a 1m 42.022s, four-tenths clear of championship leader Max Verstappen. His McLaren teammate Lando Norris secured third, completing a strong showing for the Woking squad. The session saw several drivers pushing the limits, with Albon and Hamilton running wide, while Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll encountered early technical issues, though Sainz later rejoined. Red Bull debuted a significant upgrade package, and Verstappen demonstrated strong pace despite finishing P2. Rookies Kimi Antonelli and Franco Colapinto also had notable moments with lock-ups. The session was a crucial preparation for Sprint Qualifying, with teams fine-tuning their setups on a challenging Spa-Francorchamps circuit.