Rosberg over Hamilton in Spa first practice

Not only did Nico Rosberg set the pace and beat his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in opening practice for the Belgian GP at Spa, but he also had the most productive morning as well with 25 laps under his belt.

Fernando Alonso was 3rd for Ferrari ahead of Jenson Button in another Mercedes powered car.

Kimi Raikkonen rounded out the top-5 in the 2nd Ferrari.

Meanwhile Red Bull has confirmed the lemon car they provide Sebastian Vettel to ensure he does not win a 5th straight title had a burnt exhaust and he will take a grid penalty with his 6th engine change so early in the season.

American Alexander Rossi got to help clean the track Friday morning in his first outing ever for Marussia was 20th, over a second slower than his teammate, but not bad for his first time ever in the car and with zero preparation.

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