Formula 1: Norris goes quickest in Spa FP2

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Fridays second practice session ended with a familiar face on top of the timesheets as Lando Norris found a massive pace improvement from the earlier session to lead the field ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. With rain failing to materialize, the McLaren duo set impressive benchmarks as the pair were separated by only two tenths of a second as the track rubbered in and lap times began to fall.

HIGHLIGHTS: Relive the action from FP2 in Belgium as Norris goes fastest

We a 10-place grid penalty still looming come Sunday, Verstappen’s impressive pace is sure to pay off as the Dutchman will start no further up the grid than 11th as he attempts to put himself back on the top step of the podium. His early running on the medium compound – likely the preferred option during the race, was impressive as he lead early in the session. However, once soft tires were fitted to cars, it was McLaren that rose to the occasion and jumped Verstappen in the pecking order as the Red Bull was unable to match the pace of Team Papaya.

Improving from FP1, Charles LeClerc – who’s maiden win came in Spa in 2019 – ended 4th on the day ahead of Carlos Sainz as George Russell and Lewis Hamilton dropped back in the pecking order to 6th and 10th respectively. Esteban Ocon made the most of his return to the track after being sidelined in the afternoon session to end 7th on the timesheets as Kevin Magnussen and Sergio Perez finished with the 8th and 9th quickest times.

With the cars garaged, teams will prepare for the final session of practice tomorrow morning ahead of qualifying. With a high likelihood of rain throughout the day, it could be anyone’s game as practice and qualifying are likely to be interrupted. Catch everything live beginning at 12:30 local time.

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FORMULA 1 ROLEX BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 Schedule

DateSessionTime (Local Circuit)
July 26thPractice 113:30 – 14:30
Practice 217:00 – 18:00
July 27thPractice 312:30 – 13:30
Qualifying16:00 – 17:00
July 28stRace15:00

Free Practice 2 Results

POSNODRIVERCARTIMEGAPLAPS
14Lando NorrisMcLaren Mercedes1:42.26019
281Oscar PiastriMcLaren Mercedes1:42.4750.215s23
31Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing Honda RBPT1:42.4770.217s26
416Charles LeclercFerrari1:42.8370.577s23
555Carlos SainzFerrari1:43.0980.838s25
663George RussellMercedes1:43.2901.030s24
731Esteban OconAlpine Renault1:43.4011.141s23
820Kevin MagnussenHaas Ferrari1:43.4851.225s21
911Sergio PerezRed Bull Racing Honda RBPT1:43.5041.244s24
1044Lewis HamiltonMercedes1:43.5191.259s25
1118Lance StrollAston Martin Aramco Mercedes1:43.5321.272s21
1214Fernando AlonsoAston Martin Aramco Mercedes1:43.5381.278s24
1377Valtteri BottasKick Sauber Ferrari1:43.6751.415s24
143Daniel RicciardoRB Honda RBPT1:43.8231.563s21
1510Pierre GaslyAlpine Renault1:43.8291.569s24
1627Nico HulkenbergHaas Ferrari1:43.8461.586s21
1723Alexander AlbonWilliams Mercedes1:43.8921.632s23
182Logan SargeantWilliams Mercedes1:44.2261.966s24
1924Zhou GuanyuKick Sauber Ferrari1:44.3022.042s23
2022Yuki TsunodaRB Honda RBPT1:44.3482.088s24