Mercedes gets back into the swing of things at Spa

The time to return to work has come for Mercedes. Winner of the last Grand Prix in Budapest, Lewis Hamilton is fully ready after the holidays. “I feel like it’s been a long time since my victory in Hungary so I’m really looking forward to getting back into it, said the British pilot. I was at the factory yesterday to meet up with my engineers and train on the simulator, it was nice to see everyone and feel their enthusiasm after the summer break. »  A good mood exacerbated by the fact that the great circus of the Formula 1 makes its comeback with the Belgian Grand Prix, on one of the most majestic tracks on the premier category calendar. “Spa is a fantastic circuit and so enjoyable to drive, attests the 2008 world champion. We are all waiting for the second half of the season and the opportunity to bring good results home. »

An enthusiasm shared by his teammate, Nico Rosberg. “Spa is truly one of the best circuits of the year and all the drivers love racing there, judges the German. VSIt’s a great feeling to drive through its fast corners, especially passing the Eau Rouge at full throttle. » Especially since the “Ardennes slide”, as this route is nicknamed, could succeed in W04. “The layout and nature of the track should suit our car, but it requires a low downforce package, adds Rosberg. I can’t wait to be back in my Silver Arrow. »

Lots of German fans

If the German team has already had the opportunity to defend its colors in front of its public last month at the Nürburgring, the Belgian event, located a few kilometers from the German border, may appear as a second home event for the formation of Brackley. “ The Belgian Grand Prix is ​​always a special moment because it is very close to Germany and, in fact, many of our supporters will be there for the weekend, along with some of my friends, rejoiced Rosberg, author of two victories this year, in Monaco and at Silverstone.

With 208 points scored and three victories in total, Mercedes currently occupies second position in the Team Rankings, and is considered by Red Bull, the reigning three-time world champion team, as its biggest rival this season.