Spa Practice Drama and Team Battles | F1 News

Kimi Antonelli stunned with a Mercedes pole in second practice, bouncing back from a rough start, while George Russell struggled with balance but showed progress. Lando Norris grabbed second for McLaren—though a ten-place penalty looms—while Oscar Piastri battled car trouble. Max Verstappen dominated Red Bull’s session, with teammate Isack Hadjar close behind. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton shone in fourth, despite Charles Leclerc’s lap being deleted. Alpine had highs and lows: Franco Colapinto shone in seventh, but Pierre Gasly crashed out. Drivers grapple with pressure and car setup, while teams tweak new aero parts and manage energy. Pirelli noted lower grip from overnight rain, but expect improvements. With Spa’s chaos and tight competition, qualifying promises drama as teams race to unlock peak performance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7479697ac88094b0