Sprint qualifying start time and schedule as Oscar Piastri sets the pace in FP1 - Follow live F1 updates from Spa-Francorchamps as the third sprint weekend of the season gets underway

Max Verstappen has addressed reports that he held a secret meeting with Mercedes chief Toto Wolff during a holiday to Sardinia. Boats belonging to the two men were reportedly spotted together at the Italian island.

Formula 1 is back this weekend, and today, on-track action is also set to get underway! Follow the best news stories of the day with GPblog's liveblog here! For the first time, the Dutchman did admit to considering his future at Red Bull Racing.

Sprint qualifying updates and start time as Lando Norris eyes pole - Follow live F1 updates from Spa-Francorchamps as the third sprint weekend of the season gets underway

George Russell has revealed there is currently no contract on the table for him to sign as he continues to wait to secure his future. Russell is out of contract at the end of the year and, while expected to stay with Mercedes into F1 2026, discussions look set to extend beyond the summer break.

George Russell’s first-ever Formula 1 podium came in the most extraordinary of circumstances at the rain-soaked 2021 Belgian Grand Prix — and he says fellow Brit Lando Norris played a key role in making it happen.