Fans at the Belgian GP were spared Spa’s typical adverse weather on Friday, but the spectacle out on the track was as thrilling as ever on F1’s daunting toboggan nestled in the Belgian Ardennes.

Check out our pictures from the opening day of running at Spa-Francorchamps.

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