Mercedes contract updates, Nico Hulkenberg’s feel-good podium reaction and more as Formula 1 hits Spa for Belgian Grand Prix

After a brief break, System 1 has returned for the Belgian Grand Prix on the well-known Spa-Francorchamps Circuit with loads of matters up for dialogue throughout Thursday’s media day.

Hypothesis continues to flow into about who will drive the Mercedes automobiles subsequent season, with present drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli offering updates on their contract talks.

Max Verstappen has been strongly linked with a transfer to the Silver Arrows, however has stated that the latest departure of long-standing Red Bull Crew Principal Christian Horner will have no influence on his future.

The texture-good issue continues within the paddock courtesy of Nico Hulkenberg‘s maiden F1 podium final outing on the British Grand Prix, with the German believing Kick Sauber can challenge for fifth in the Teams’ Championship.

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc give updates on Ferrari’s newest upgrades, whereas McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris assess their possibilities this weekend.

Be part of Laura Winter, Alex Jacques, Alex Brundle and Jolyon Palmer on Weekend Heat-Up for all the above and extra.