Visitors to Spa's paddock on Thursday noted the presence of a plaintive red deer overlooking Eau Rouge and bellowing to the Ardennes' rainy skies.
The intriguing sculpture, created by French artist Ricard Orlinski of Paul Ricard's giant red 'Kong' fame, appeared to foreshadow the challenging weather conditions that await F1 this weekend.
Orlisnki's red deer serves as a reminder of the track's natural and wild surroundings, as well as its enduring link to rain-soaked races that have become an integral part of Spa's allure in the world of motorsport.
On a more pragmatic level, race fans, don't forget your brollies and wellies if your heading to Spa!
