11:35
Verstappen sets the first time of the day
A 2m03.232s for the reigning world champion, 2.4s ahead of Gasly.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 leaves the pits. Formula 1 World…
2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Qualifying - As it happened
A recap of what happened in F1 qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.
27 Jul 2024
11:32
Ricciardo is told over team radio
"We have a big chunk of rain coming in the next five to 10 minutes."
11:30
FP3 is underway
Verstappen is the first driver out on track on the intermediates.
11:27
It's chucking it down
Heavy rain at Spa right now. I'd be surprised if there was a lot of running at the start of FP3.
11:11
The story so far
- McLaren headed a 1-2 in FP2, with Norris 0.2s clear of Piastri and Verstappen
- Ferrari and Mercedes appear to be close behind
- Wet weather expected with rain off and on throughout the day so far
- Track damp for the start of FP3
11:10
Welcome
Hello everyone and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for Saturday at the Belgian Grand Prix.
FP3 kicks off in just over 20 minutes' time at Spa-Francorchamps.
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