Formula 1 in Belgium - Verstappen's pursuer Norris was the day's fastest
Max Verstappen, Red Bull's WM-leader and three-time World Champion, secured the fastest lap time for the Belgian Grand Prix in the second free practice session. McLaren's English driver Lando Norris came in second place with a time of 1:42.260 minutes, trailing Verstappen by 0.215 seconds.
Verstappen's teammate, Oscar Piastri, finished third with a time of 1:42.475 minutes. The only German regular driver, Nico Hülkenberg of Haas, ended the day in 16th place, 1.586 seconds behind.
Verstappen, who leads Norris in the championship, is carrying a penalty into the last race before the summer break. The Red Bull driver fitted a new engine to his car, exceeding the permitted number of power units. As a result, Verstappen, who was born in Belgium, will start ten places back on the grid on Sunday.
- Max Verstappen expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming daily training sessions, aiming to improve his performance at the International Formula 1 Grand Prix of Belgium at the iconic Spa circuit.
- Lando Norris, the talented McLaren-Pilot, has set his sights on beating his daily best time at the Belgian Grand Prix, aiming to challenge Max Verstappen's dominance in motorsport.
- During the practice sessions, many Formula 1 fanatics in Belgium were discussing Oscar Piastri's impressive performance, praising the young Red Bull driver for his consistency and potential.
- Although Verstappen faces a penalty for fitting a new engine to his car, some experts believe that he might still manage to claim a podium finish in the Grand Prix of Belgium, given his love for Belgian motorsport.
- After the second practice session, the F1 community started to speculate about the impact of Verstappen's penalty on the championship standings, as the race at Spa promises to be an exciting and thrilling finale before the summer break.
- In light of Verstappen's penalty, Lando Norris and other competitors are gearing up for the opportunity to capitalize on the championship leader's setback, aiming for a triumphant victory in the heart of Belgium during the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
