Verstappen Dominates Belgian Grand Prix First Practice as Hadjar Faces Grid Penalty

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was fastest in first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing 0.145 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Fellow Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar qualified fourth but will start ten places back after a grid penalty for exceeding his engine limit. Several other drivers, including Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli, also faced penalties or technical issues during the session.