The Belgian GP was suspended four years ago due to heavy rain, with just two laps taking place behind the safety car. However, after a change in the regulations, at least two proper racing laps must take place on Sunday for points to be awarded.

On Thursday evening in the Ardennes hundreds of team members from various series, drivers, journalists and assorted others gathered on the track at Spa-Francorchamps to ‘Run for Anthoine’.

Of the initial red flag, Verstappen said to his Red Bull team over the radio: 'That's a bit silly. We should just run. Like chillax. Jesus.'