What happened in final F1 practice at Belgian GP
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in final practice at the Belgian Grand Prix with a 1m45.990s lap, over seven tenths quicker than his nearest competitor mid-session, continuing his strong performance at Spa.
- Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari into the barriers late in the session at Turn 13, damaging the rear of his car and forcing his team into urgent repairs before qualifying.
- Lando Norris was the closest challenger to Antonelli, finishing 0.139 seconds behind, but will face a 10-place grid penalty for a fourth battery change this season.
- Max Verstappen was third fastest, 0.148 seconds off Antonelli’s pace, while George Russell and Charles Leclerc struggled to match the top times, placing fourth and sixth respectively.
- Midfield battles featured Oscar Piastri in seventh, followed by Audi drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto, with Isack Hadjar starting from the back due to engine penalties but finishing in the top 10 in practice.
