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Formula 1, Belgian GP: Antonelli fastest in evening free practice, Hamilton fourth and Leclerc eleventh

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During the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix weekend, Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, set the fastest time in the evening free practice session, recovering after a first session (FP1) that ended in fifteenth position due to car problems. For Antonelli it was a turnaround after a difficult morning.

On the Ferrari side, Lewis Hamilton recorded the fourth-fastest time, while teammate Charles Leclerc finished in eleventh position. The Maranello team, coming off a strong performance at Silverstone, is looking for confirmation on the Belgian circuit.

Free practice results do not determine the starting grid but provide indications of the competitive pace of the cars ahead of qualifying.