Lewis Hamilton admits Mercedes could do with the forecast rain arriving at Spa-Francorchamps for qualifying on Saturday after what he described as "a pretty bad" first day at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Lando Norris was fastest from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in second practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown says the team will hold discussions during Formula 1's summer break over whether to prioritise Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri for the remainder of the season.

Alpine team principal Bruno Famin has confirmed he will step down from his role at the head of the F1 team at the end of August.

Sky Sports' Ted Kravitz provides an update on upgrades on the Mercedes and Red Bull from the Belgian Grand Prix pit lane.

Max Verstappen set an impressive early pace to top opening practice at the Belgian Grand Prix in a session in which the world championship leader's expected grid penalty for Sunday's race was formally confirmed.