Belgian GP: Lewis Hamilton hopeful of closing 'bigger than anticipated' Ferrari deficit to Mercedes at Spa-Francorchamps

Lewis Hamilton expressed hope that Ferrari can close the gap to Mercedes at the Belgian Grand Prix, despite admitting the deficit in Friday practice was 'bigger than anticipated.' Hamilton finished just over a tenth behind Max Verstappen in first practice but was a worrying seven tenths behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in the second session. Qualifying is scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, with final practice at 11.30am, both live on Sky Sports F1.