Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time in first practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as the Formula 1 season restarted after its summer break. The Ferrari driver headed Red Bull's Max Verstappen and championship leader Lewis Hamilton, whose Mercedes was 0.318 seconds off Vettel's pace. Hamilton leads Vettel by 24 points, almost a clear race win, with nine races left. Hamilton's team-mate Valtteri Bottas, who was fifth, will start from the back because of engine penalties. Media playback is not supported on this device Mick Schumacher - My dad is my idol Both Mercedes drivers have new, upgraded engines for this weekend and that has taken the Finn over the permitted number of some parts for the...
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