Verstappen Leads First Practice at Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes Off Pace

Max Verstappen topped the timesheets in the first practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The Red Bull driver was surprisingly quick, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes struggled with pace, falling behind Verstappen's leading time. Hamilton, driving for Mercedes, could not match the speed of the Red Bull car. This early session provides an initial look at the performance levels ahead of qualifying and the race. Other drivers also completed laps, but Verstappen's time stood out as the fastest. The session offered a glimpse of potential competition, with Red Bull appearing strong while Mercedes faced challenges. Fans and teams will analyze the data to adjust setups for the next practice and qualifying. The Belgian Grand Prix weekend continues with more track action.