McLaren Racing F1 Belgian GP practice – Reasonable first day back

Tweet

ROLEX BELGIAN Grand Prix
Circuit Spa-Francorchamps
26-28 August 2022
Friday, August 26th 2022

“A reasonable first day back and it was good to get back out there”

LANDO NORRIS

 FP1     1m49.470s (+2.932s)     15 laps       13th
 FP2      1m46.589s (+1.082s)      17 laps      3rd

“A reasonable first day back and it was good to get back out there.  There are a few different parts on the car this weekend, so I think just understanding those and understanding the lower downforce configuration was good.

Obviously having the power unit grid penalties this weekend, we were trying to focus more on the race, rather than qualifying. Today was more about optimisation, which hopefully will pay off more come Sunday but overall, a fairly good day.”

DANIEL RICCIARDO

FP1     1m48.081s (+1.543s)     14 laps      7th
FP2      1m47.255s (+1.748s)      18 laps      9th

“It was ok today. We were expecting a wet day and it wasn’t that wet, so we got mostly dry running, so I think it was solid. There are a few points on track which we can improve on, but I think it’s clear where they are.

It’s now just trying to optimise the set-up and figure it out as we can go in one of two directions, so we can decide which direction’s best tonight. It’s nice to be back on track, it was dark and kind of miserable weather, but yesterday it was beautiful, so hopefully it’s sunny and that it’ll be even cooler for qualifying and the race.”

ANDREA STELLA, Executive Director, Racing

“Both practice sessions today at Spa-Francorchamps were affected by the weather, which is not a surprise here. We were well-prepared for it but nonetheless, it did impact our programme, which was aimed at understanding the tyres, choosing our best aerodynamic configuration and mechanical set-up.

We have gathered useful information this afternoon and will pull it together this evening to prepare us, as much as possible, for qualifying tomorrow and Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix. Obviously Lando has taken a power unit penalty at this event and will be starting from the back of the grid – but he has shown good pace today, and we are optimistic he can make up positions.”

-McLaren also photos

 
Zhou Guanyu Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN  ar 24“It’s been nice to relax and unwind for a couple o more >> Valtteri Bottas ahead of Belgian GP – Put us in the mix

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022Valtteri Bottas Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN Car 77“I got to spend some quality time off, catching up with friends and family during the summer more >> Frédéric Vasseur – Our spirits are high

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022Frédéric VasseurAlfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN  Team Principal“The summer break was a much-needed pause after more >> Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN – Back down to business

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022 Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN returns to action after the summer break as it prepares for one of the most iconic races on the calendar, the Belgian Grand Prix. more >> Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Belgian Grand Prix preview – ready to go!

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022•    Max’s victory in the 2022 Hungarian GP was only the second victory for the Team when starting from outside the top six on the grid.  Coincident more >> Sergio Perez cannot wait to get back to work in Belgium

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022″I am massively looking forward to being back in the RB18 and getting out on track again. It has been a good break and I have really recharged f more >> Max Verstappen ready to race on favourite track

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022″I’m feeling ready to race again after a good break. I definitely got the itch to get back to it. It will be a busy triple header but more >> Nicholas Latifi ahead of Belgian Grand Prix – fast flowing nature

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022Nicholas LatifiWilliams Racing F1 driverI’m super excited to get back to it and go racing. The summer break was very nice with tim more >> Alex Albon – Great for racing and fun in Spa Francorchamps

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022Alex AlbonWilliams Racing F1 driverIt’s great to be back racing after a needed break. Spa is one of m more >> Williams Racing F1 Belgian Grand-Prix – One of the highlights of the season

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022Dave Robson, Head of Vehicle Performance: Racing at Spa is one of the highlights of the season and we are very happy to be back. The more >> From Sim To Reality sees Max Verstappen take on a race simulator like no other -with video

24.08.2022 Dutchman meets De Mevius, Neuville and Van Aert in Spa gaming adventure.When Formula One last raced at Belgium’s legendary Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Max Verstappen captured a brilliant wet win. Now the Dutchman is preparing for this year’s race on more >> Yuki Tsunoda ahead of Belgian GP – Full of motivation

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022Yuki Tsunoda Scuderia Alpha Tauri #22″I had a really nice time in the break, even though I spent a lot of it training. In the more >> Pierre Gasly thoughts on Belgian GP – returning to a favourite track

24.08.2022 Rolex Belgian Grand-PrixCircuit Spa-Francorchamps26-28 August 2022Pierre Gasly Scuderia Alpha Tauri #10″I enjoyed the break, visiting Greece for the very first time for a week with friends and after t more >> Haas F1 Team Welcomes Hantec Markets to Partner Portfolio

24.08.2022 Haas F1 Team is pleased to announce a new partnership with Hantec Markets ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix – Round 14 of the 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.Hantec Markets operates a trading platform for CFDs, including margin trading a more >> Top 10 experiences you cannot miss during the 10th F1 US Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas

23.08.2022 We’re two months away from the Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix (USGP) at Circuit of The Americas! This October, get ready for thrills of a lifetime at the 10th USGP to be held at COTA which simultaneously marks COTA’s 10th birthday.With so much more >>