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Ferrari’s F1 upgrades failed to improve Lewis Hamilton’s pace during FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend in the first and only practice session at…
Ferrari’s F1 upgrades did not enhance Lewis Hamilton’s performance in FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, the lone practice session at Spa.
The seven-time world champion could only secure the seventh fastest time before he experienced a loss of power towards the end of Friday’s practice.
Lando Norris committed an error on his soft runs, causing him to be surpassed by his team-mate Oscar Piastri, who registered the quickest time in the initial practice session preceding defending champion Max Verstappen.
Numerous cars were caught out at La Source in FP1, with multiple drivers veering off the track following a lockup at the initial hairpin.
FP1 began on a sour note for Williams’ sensation Carlos Sainz, who failed to finish his out lap due to a fuel systems problem that necessitated a return to the garage.
Despite losing significant running time in the sole practice session of the weekend, the Spaniard successfully rejoined the track for the final 30 minutes of practice.
