- Carlos completed 20 laps and set the tenth fastest time (1:46.557) in the opening Free Practice session at Spa-Francorchamps.
- The McLaren driver used Renault’s latest engine specification, which means he will take a penalty in Sunday’s Starting Grid.
- Following an installation lap, the Spaniard completed eight laps on medium tyres across two stints and then 11 on the soft compound, on which he set his fastest lap.
