Daniel Ricciardo (AUS)
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS)

F1 Belgian Grand Prix - what the drivers said to the media

F1 is finally back after a long summer break for the Belgian Grand Prix.

It could be the last race at the iconic Spa circuit for some time with rumours of it dropping off the calendar for 2023.

There's a lot to discuss in Belgium with Fernando Alonso's switch to Aston Martin, Daniel Ricciardo leaving McLaren and Oscar Piastri's likely move to Woking - all on the agenda.

Let's not forget the new floor rules that could impact Red Bull or Ferrari in the title race.

13:20

Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing walks the circuit. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing walks the circuit. Formula 1 World…

12:14
Gravel is back!

Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium,
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14,…

12:05
Can this man end his winless run?

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium,
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14,…

11:44
Is Alonso's age a problem for Aston Martin?

Aston Martin boss Mike Krack: "No concerns at all. 40 is the new 30! 

"We have no such concerns. He is demonstrating that he is super fast and we don't expect a drop-off.

"He sees big potential in this team."

Fernando Alonso, MotoGP race, Austrian MotoGP, 21 August
Fernando Alonso, MotoGP race, Austrian MotoGP, 21 August

11:27
RIP Anthoine

Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri pays his respects to Anthoine Hubert. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri pays his respects to Anthoine Hubert…

11:16
What next for Ricciardo?

The Australian has been dropped for next year but what options does he have for 2023?

Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Hungarian Grand Prix, Budapest, Hungary, Qualifying
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13,…

11:13
It's good to be back at Spa!

Circuit atmosphere - Eau Rouge. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium,
Circuit atmosphere - Eau Rouge. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14,…

11:12
'Silly season' has been busy over the break

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11:10

Hello and welcome back to Crash.net's live blog! We are at Spa for the Belgian Grand Prix.

A busy media day awaits us!

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