Verstappen to make hay as sun shines? - Belgian GP weather update

Saturday in Belgium went exactly as we know Spa as heavy rain lashed the Spa Francorchamps circuit for most of the day and played its part in a fascinating qualifying session.

Although the rain eased considerably over the hour of running, the intermediate tyres were still required throughout, at the end of which Max Verstappen set the fastest time but will start from 11th as he serves a 10-place grid penalty.

As for the Red Bull driver's chances of coming through the field? They are greatly enhanced by a far brighter weather forecast for the Belgian Grand Prix.

Despite the rain on Saturday continuing late into the night, F1 fans in the region woke up to blue skies and bright sunshine, which is expected to last throughout the day. The F3 and F2 races took place on a dry track.

For the start of the race at 3 pm local time (2 pm BST) there may be a smattering of clouds but there is zero per cent chance of rain falling during the 44-lap race.

Air temperature is set to rise to a pleasant 22 degrees Celsius, leading to a track temperature of 44. This could be significant as it may affect tyre wear, with a two-stop strategy forecast given the high degradation experienced in the dry conditions during Friday's two practice sessions.

There will be a light northwesterly wind but at about five to 15 kilometres per hour, it will not have any impact.