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Overall, we've had a positive Friday.

Wet weather can always mix up the grid a bit, so hopefully we can capitalise on any opportunities this weekend.

We couldn't complete a proper long run in FP2 and the short runs were also tricky with the balance of the car.

From our point of view, it's been a good day and we did our best with the conditions.

A very normal session for us in FP1 and FP2.

If it rains, it will be important for teams to consider the crossover point from wet weather tyres to slicks and vice versa.

It was a better day than we thought.

We've had a pretty clean day overall.

Saturday and Sunday will be similar weather to today so it will definitely be interesting.

We've been faced with the usual Spa conditions but we've come away with two fairly dry sessions, so we've managed to get some good running in today.

Though quickest, Max Verstappen crashes out in final moments of a session which sees him and the Mercedes pair covered by just 0.072s.

Times from today's second free practice session for the Rolex Belgian Grand Prix.

Red Bull has announced a contract extension with Sergio Perez which sees the Mexican stay with the team for 2022.

As the second triple-header of the season gets underway, Lewis Hamilton is one of several drivers to take on a new engine.

Valtteri Bottas edges out Max Verstappen in opening practice at Spa Francorchamps, as Lewis Hamilton finishes 18th.