Ferrari's Fernando Alonso set the pace in a wet-dry first practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Spaniard edged the two Force Indias of Paul Di Resta and Adrian Sutil when the track was at its driest about two-thirds of the way through the session. McLaren's Sergio Perez was fourth, ahead of Mercedes' Nico Rosberg and Red Bull's title leader Sebastian Vettel. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton was briefly fastest as the track was drying but ended the session 15th. The session started on a damp track and the rain returned in the final 15 minutes, leaving only a short period when the circuit was in the best condition....
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