Max Verstappen is fastest in the opening practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix. Multiple reports say Verstappen records a best lap of 1 minute 47.070 seconds, setting the pace for the session. He is also reported to finish ahead of Lewis Hamilton by a margin of 0.145 seconds. Hamilton is listed as second fastest in the same practice results. The reports consistently describe the session as a closely contested qualifying-style run for the top drivers, with Verstappen edging Hamilton at the front. No other drivers’ times or positions are provided in the supplied accounts, and no additional incidents or technical details are mentioned. Overall, the shared information across outlets is limited to the top two positions and the specific time and gap between Verstappen and Hamilton in the first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.