Training in Belgium – Best time for Verstappen at Spa-Francorchamps – Sport

At a good 7 kilometers, the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the longest route on the Formula 1 calendar. However, the results lists at the top were characterized by narrow gaps.

Mercedes not at full power?

Verstappen at Red Bull was 48-96 thousandths faster than Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) and Hamilton (Mercedes) in the afternoon. In the morning, Valtteri Bottas had topped the standings ahead of his teammate Hamilton and Verstappen.

The fact that the Mercedes drivers qualified behind Ricciardo in the second practice session could be due to the fact that they had probably switched off with reduced engine power.

Ferrari in misery

Antonio Giovinazzi in the Alfa Romeo narrowly won the internal duel against Kimi Räikkönen. The Italian, who missed the first practice session due to a water leak, was 13th ahead of the Finn and the Ferrari drivers are still behind the duo from the Zurich racing team. Ranks 15 and 17 by Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel tirelessly expose the current misery of the “Scuderia.”