After an eventful summer break filled with news and intrigue, F1 returned to action on Friday at Spa- Francorchamps.
Check out our recap in pictures of the opening day of running at the 2022 Belgian GP.
Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President with Markus Duesmann CEO of Audi, Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development and Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali during the announcement that Audi has officially registered as an F1 engine manufacturer for the 2026 regulations.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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(L to R): Markus Duesmann (GER) Audi Chief Executive Officer and Oliver Hoffmann (GER) Audi Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development with a showcar in the pits as Audi has officially registered as an F1 engine manufacturer for the 2026 regulations.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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(L to R): Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Alfa Romeo F1 Team Team Principal with Mohammed Bin Sulayem (UAE) FIA President.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren with a young fan.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Liam Lawson (NZL) AlphaTauri AT03 Test Driver.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB18 leaves the pits.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW44.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75.
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Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A522.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36 sends sparks flying.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42 sends sparks flying.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03 sends sparks flying.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36.
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The Haas VF-22 of Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas F1 Team is recovered back to the pits on the back of a truck in the first practice session.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75.
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Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas VF-22.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18.
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Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari F1-75.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36.
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13.
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Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW44 sends sparks flying.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36 sends sparks flying.
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Guanyu Zhou (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42 sends sparks flying.
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Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari F1-75.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A522.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-22.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team C42.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT03.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18.
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Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren MCL36.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri AT03.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas VF-22.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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The helmet of Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Circuit atmosphere - Race Control.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR22.
26.08.2022. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Practice Day.
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Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18.
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Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL36.
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