Followed by many members of the F1, F2 and F3 paddock Pierre Gasly led late on Thursday afternoon the 'Run for Anthoine' commemorative lap of Spa.
But the group marked a pause at the top of Raidillon where, in an emotional moment of reflection, Gasly gently placed flowers against the safety barrier at the very spot where his childhood friend Anthoine Hubert tragically lost his life in 2019.
The act served as a poignant reminder of the preciousness of life and the bonds of friendship that endure beyond the boundaries of time and space.
In that fleeting moment at Spa, Gasly's actions spoke louder than words, expressing a heartfelt tribute to his dear friend, whose memory will forever live on in his heart and on the sacred track they both once shared.