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GALLERY: Behind the Scenes in Belgium

Paul Ripke takes us right into the heart of the action at Spa-Francorchamps!

  • Lewis takes a moment to sign an autograph before heading back to the motorhome after a busy FP1 session

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • Paul spends his Friday at Spa following around super snapper Steve Etherington to see what a day in the life of one of F1's most experienced photographers is like!

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • The final preparations are made to W09 before it's unleashed on Spa-Francorchamps once again

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • Lewis climbs into W09, ready to head out for more fast laps of Spa as he tries to dial in the car set-up

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • Paul catches Toto and Valtteri in mid-conversation... we're not sure what the topic is, but they're certainly finding it funny!

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • One of Valtteri's pre-session rituals is to have a quick espresso!

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • Fresh out of the car, Lewis celebrates pole position with his coach after a dramatic Qualifying

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • He couldn't exactly leave the pit lane without giving the crowd a quick wave, could he?

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • Lewis' car is pushed back to the pits after he qualifies on pole position in treacherous, wet conditions

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • Toto talks through qualifying and those tricky, damp conditions with the crew in the garage

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • It's racing time! W09 sitting pretty at the front of the grid, ready to be let loose on Spa!

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • The drivers pop back to the garage between leaving their car on the grid and the race start, to have their final conversations with their engineers

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • The racing action is underway, but the crew are set to work with an early pit stop for Valtteri following the lap one drama

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • It's great to see so much support for Lewis and Valtteri at Spa!

    Photo by Paul Ripke

  • Lewis takes the rare opportunity to eye up the competition after his P2 finish

    Photo by Paul Ripke