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After a three-week summer break, it's back to the grind for F1 with the daunting Spa-Francorchamps circuit set to kick off the second half of the 2021 season.

Here's our first batch of pictures from the Belgian GP weekend.

Nikita Mazepin (RUS) Haas F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nikita Mazepin (RUS) Haas F1 Team walks the circuit. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren walks the circuit with the team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing and Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri walks the circuit with the team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Mercedes FIA Medical Car. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Eau Rouge. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team walks the circuit with Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team and Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nikita Mazepin (RUS) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari and Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team with Rachel Brookes (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Reporter. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team A521. 26.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore

 

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