SUNDAY: Pre-race conversations in the build-up, who's going to take victory at Spa? Let's find out!
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SUNDAY: Lewis rolls out in style for the Drivers' Parade, heading around the iconic Spa track at a much slower speed
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SUNDAY: The entire team gathers in front of the garage to send a special message to Niki
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SUNDAY: The view from pole position, albeit with a few people in the way!
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SUNDAY: The two title contenders do battle into La Source but Lewis can't hold onto the lead for long
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SUNDAY: Valtteri dives into the pits during the early Safety Car for a front wing change and to switch to SuperSofts
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SUNDAY: Lewis keeps on charging, but it isn't quite enough to keep up with Seb's Ferrari
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SUNDAY: Valtteri puts in a masterful charge up the order, weaving his way through the field in his W09
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SUNDAY: Charging down the hill to Eau Rouge and Raidillon, Lewis keeps Sebastian in his sights
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SUNDAY: Lewis has to settle for P2 and takes a moment to check out the competition in the top three podium area
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SUNDAY: 18 points added to his tally and another trophy for the collection, not the result he wanted but a good haul nonetheless
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SUNDAY: Time for the champagne! Next stop for F1, it's Monza in Italy!
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SATURDAY: The crew kick off Quali day with a series of pit stop practice drills!
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SATURDAY: The finishing touches are made to our pair of W09s ahead of final practice and qualifying
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SATURDAY: Suited up, helmet on, it's time for Lewis to head back out and complete the last practice laps of the weekend!
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SATURDAY: Because of Spa's unusual pit lane, drivers complete their practice starts at the inside of the exit to La Source...
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SATURDAY: Valtteri chucks his W09 into the Bus Stop chicane as he concludes FP3 in fourth place, one spot behind Lewis
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SATURDAY: The boss watches on from his spot in the middle of the garage, as Quali approaches!
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SATURDAY: Lewis hits the track for some red-hot laps of Spa-Francorchamps... this is what it's all about!
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SATURDAY: A slightly different Quali for Valtteri, with his engine change penalties, but he still makes it through to Q3
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SATURDAY: Rain arrives for the final top 10 shoot-out, meaning Inters are the way to go for the all-important last laps...
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SATURDAY: That feeling when you score the 78th pole position of your F1 career!
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SATURDAY: We think Toto enjoyed those final few minutes of Quali, don't you?
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SATURDAY: It's a fifth pole at Spa for Lewis, breaking a new record for most poles at the Belgian GP
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SATURDAY: Respect! Lewis and Sebastian congratulate each other after locking out the front row
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SATURDAY: Lewis gives the crowd a wave as he celebrates a stunning Quali performance... the 2018 grid certainly put on a good show for them!
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FRIDAY: Paul Ripke’s Instagram takeover is back, and he’s been behind the scenes with our super snapper Steve on practice day!
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FRIDAY: Second session complete, Valtteri and Lewis depart their F1 machines and head off to debrief a productive day’s work
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FRIDAY: It’s P3 for Valtteri, just behind Lewis, in FP2 after a busy day of action at Spa
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FRIDAY: Les Combes at the end of the back straight is one of the trickiest parts of the circuit to get right, with the right-hander being followed by a sweeping left
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FRIDAY: Back in the garage for Lewis after a series of hot laps… a quick chat with the engineers and it’s back out on track again!
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FRIDAY: What a shot! These kinds of photos capture the sheer elevation change at Eau Rouge and Raidillon, as well as the loads the cars go through
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FRIDAY: Fast forward to FP2 and Valtteri prepares to climb back into W09 for more high-speed laps of Spa!
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FRIDAY: Lewis hops out of the car after wrapping up his first practice session, finishing in P3
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FRIDAY: Valtteri dives into the pits after another useful run at Spa-Francorchamps, ending FP1 in P5
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FRIDAY: Tackling the iconic Eau Rouge/Raidillon complex in 2018 machinery is a spectacular sight!
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FRIDAY: Lewis heads out of the garage and hits the track for the first laps after the summer break
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FRIDAY: Ready and waiting… F1’s back in action and what a track to return with!
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THURSDAY: The view from the motorhome in Spa is certainly one of the best of the season!
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THURSDAY: It may be known to some as 'media day', but a key focus is also putting finishing touches to the car and garage before the race weekend begins
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THURSDAY: Lewis returns to the F1 paddock feeling refreshed, re-energised and ready for action after the summer break
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THURSDAY: We wonder who these fans are supporting and cheering on this weekend?
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THURSDAY: The fans are out in force for the autograph session, with Valtteri getting stuck into the signing action!
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THURSDAY: He's joined by Lewis, who scribbles away signing autographs and posing for selfies!
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THURSDAY: There's definitely a lot of Finnish support out there for Valtteri this weekend!
