It's time for qualifying! So far, Ferrari have looked strong on single-lap pace, but we all know how Mercedes can turn up the volume when things get important! Red Bull's Max Verstappen will also be there to pick up any pieces! Who's going to qualify on pole for the Belgium Grand Prix? Find out in our liveblog below!
What's happened so far?
Sebastian Vettel topped the first practice session, beating Red Bull by one second before Charles Leclerc led the second 1-2 in the afternoon. During the second session, Sergio Perez finished as best of the rest and ahead of Max Verstappen. SportPesa Racing Point were also best of the rest in FP1 after Lance Stroll came in at P7.
Kimi Raikkonen was in doubt after a pulled leg muscle earlier in the week. He finished the opening session in P13 but found some speed in the afternoon with a top 10 finish.
Alex Albon finished fourth in his first session for Red Bull, while Pierre Gasly finished in P18.
Q U A L I. D A Y ! Can we catch those red cars... it’s gonna be a BIG fight Let’s hear your pole predictions pic.twitter.com/r4X4CudjNU
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) August 31, 2019