Photos: A Friday in Belgium

Photos from the first day of the Belgian Grand Prix, the twelfth round of the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship, are now available. Discover in images one of the most beautiful circuits on the calendar.

Photos are undoubtedly the best way to closely study the details of a Formula 1 car and understand the aerodynamic innovations implemented by engineers.

For Spa, a very fast track with very long corners, the single-seaters must find a very good balance, sometimes prioritizing top speed over cornering grip. Teams then arrive with specific packages. The wings are the main components modified.

BMW Sauber is thus equipped with the shark fin. Toyota and Williams offer themselves a much wider front wing. Toro Rosso has a new nose, even flatter than the Red Bull, while McLaren and Ferrari have mainly worked on the rear wing to reduce disruptions.

Today’s photos are obviously about Free Practice 1 and Free Practice 2.

Belgian Grand Prix – Friday Photos