Lando Norris to receive grid penalty ahead of Belgian Grand Prix practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps is set to commence with its first practice session today. Lando Norris will face a 10-place grid penalty due to a new battery installation. Kimi Antonelli has seen his title lead reduced to 25 points after failing to score at the British GP. Charles Leclerc, fresh off his first win in nearly two years at Silverstone, will also compete, having finished ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton in that race. Conditions are expected to be dry for the Friday sessions.
- •First practice session for Belgian Grand Prix starts today at Spa-Francorchamps.
- •Lando Norris receives a 10-place grid penalty for a new battery.
- •Kimi Antonelli's championship lead is now 25 points.
- •Charles Leclerc aims to build on his recent win at Silverstone.
- •Dry conditions anticipated for today's practice sessions.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Belgian Grand Prix: Build-up to first practice at Spa-Francorchamps
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