Max Verstappen topped the timesheets in first practice ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, despite using an old Red Bull rear wing.
Red Bull has removed its upside-down rear wing for this weekend, yet it did not stop Verstappen from going quickest on a 1m 47.070.
The Dutchman was 0.145s clear of Lewis Hamilton in second, with Charles Leclerc completing the top three for Ferrari.
Isack Hadjar and Oscar Piastri completed the top five, although the latter suffered a momentary stoppage in the closing minutes. Kimi Antonelli was top Mercedes in sixth.
Check out the full results below!
Result Free practice 1 - Belgian
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