The first free practice session for the 2025 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix has officially kicked off the race weekend at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit. As teams and drivers returned to the track following the summer break, the opening session provided a valuable opportunity to fine-tune setups, gather initial data, and adapt to the unique demands of this high-speed and technical layout. While ultimate performance in FP1 is not always indicative of qualifying or race pace, the timesheets offer a first glimpse into each team’s potential heading into the weekend. Below are the full results from FP1.
| # | Driver | Team | Time | Tyre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:42.022 |  |
| 2 |   Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:42.426 | |
| 3 |   Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:42.526 | |
| 4 |  George Russell | Mercedes | 1:42.598 |  |
| 5 |   Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:42.928 | |
| 6 |   Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:42.979 | |
| 7 |  | Ferrari | 1:43.085 | |
| 8 |   Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:43.112 |  |
| 9 |   | Aston Martin | 1:43.120 | |
| 10 |   Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:43.122 | |
| 11 |  Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:43.217 | |
| 12 |   Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:43.261 | |
| 13 |   Gabriel Bortoleto | Stake | 1:43.262 | |
| 14 |   Nico Hulkenberg | Stake | 1:43.470 | |
| 15 |   Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:43.478 | |
| 16 |  Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1:43.570 | |
| 17 |  Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:43.929 | |
| 18 |   | Red Bull | 1:44.492 | |
| 19 |   | Alpine | 1:44.847 | |
| 20 |  Oliver Bearman | Haas | 1:45.077 | |
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