McLaren Racing F1 Belgian GP practice – Reasonable first day back

26.08.2022: 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.

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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.”

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