Spa will undoubtedly mark an important race for championship contender Nico Rosberg. The Mercedes driver has a 21-point deficit to team mate Lewis Hamilton as the second half of the season is underway.
The German will need to up his game this weekend just to remain in contact with his dominating and ambitious rival, while an outright win would definitely boost his title aspirations.
But Rosberg's greatest enjoyment may well come in the form of fatherhood as his wife Vivian is expected to give birth at any time now to the couple's first child.
In order to be prepared for any eventuality, a private jet is now on call at Liège airport, ready to fly the racer back to Monaco as soon as the newborn enters the world, pending any on-track obligations of course.
Mercedes have approved Rosberg's mad-dash travel plans providing they don't occur during qualifying.
Whether the happy event will perhaps take the edge off Nico's focus at such an important time remains to be seen. Lets just hope he'll enjoy a memorable weekend regardless of what comes first, the baby or a good result in Spa.
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