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Free Practice 1 from Belgium - Formula 1 World Championship 2012

Published by Christine

F1 is back in action this weekend, and it is free practice that is first on the agenda. With the Spa circuit offering up plenty of excitement just by being there, when you throw in 24 drivers eager to get back to work, you're just asking for fun and games. Ninety minutes of practice will allow the teams to reassess the pace on their car, and evaluate any potential new updates. We know that McLaren are unlikely to run the double DRS Mercedes-style, but other teams could be trying it to see what benefits it may bring.

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F1 is back in action this weekend, and it is free practice that is first on the agenda. With the Spa circuit offering up plenty of excitement just by being there, when you throw in 24 drivers eager to get back to work, you're just asking for fun and games. Ninety minutes of practice will allow the teams to reassess the pace on their car, and evaluate any potential new updates. We know that McLaren are unlikely to run the double DRS Mercedes-style, but other teams could be trying it to see what benefits it may bring.
Mercedes AMG Petronas

Event start

09:00GMT +01:00

31 August 2012