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A wet final Formula 1 practice of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend was headed by reigning champion Max Verstappen, with Lance Stroll’s crash the main event of the 60-minute session
Reigning champion Max Verstappen led the wet final Formula 1 practice of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The main incident was Lance Stroll’s crash at Eau Rouge, causing a red flag to halt the session. Stroll’s Aston Martin snapped its suspension but avoided major damage. After the red flag, teams hesitated to head out due to track conditions and potential damage. Verstappen remained strong despite a grid penalty, topping the timesheets with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly following close behind. The session saw limited running, with only three drivers not setting a laptime before the red flag.
