Alex and Logan look ahead to the Belgian Grand Prix

Summer shutdown is in sight, but before Formula 1 takes a well-earned break, we’re heading off to the famous Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps for Round 13 of the 2023 season.

It’s a track where we’ve enjoyed success over the years, and one which should suit the FW45, with the team looking to claim points in Belgium for the third consecutive season.

Find out what Alex Albon, Logan Sargeant and Dave Robson had to say in their 2023 Belgian Grand Prix preview.

Alex has been in fine form all season and will be looking to continue his positive momentum at a circuit where finished P10 in 2022.

“Coming into Spa, it’s a great circuit and one of my favourites to visit,” Albono said.

“Obviously, it’s a track that should suit us a bit more than Hungary, however with everyone bringing upgrades this weekend, we’re in a period where it’s difficult to know where you stand in terms of pace to our competitors.

“Last year we scored a point at this circuit, so I think we’ll have a good chance this weekend, whilst being mindful of the weather.”

Logan has also enjoyed success at Spa, particularly during his time in Formula 3, picking up a win in 2020, plus podium trips in 2018 and 2021. Our young American will be looking for a strong finish before the summer break, after an energy-sapping Hungarian Grand Prix last time out.

“I gave it my all in Hungary throughout the 68 laps that we completed in the race,” Sarge shared.

“The weekend didn’t pan out exactly how we wanted it to, but for the most part I saw a lot of good from the weekend.

“Considering it was a track that we didn’t expect to suit us, I was pretty happy with the pace we had. It should give us a lot of motivation going to Spa. I just need to start stringing it together a little bit better.

“Heading to Spa, we have a car that should be in a better place at a track that’s better suited for us.

“I’m excited and so are the team, so we should be on for a good weekend. Hopefully we can come away with a strong result before the summer break.”

Finally, Head of Vehicle Performance Dave Robson recognised that while the Sprint weekend in Spa will bring challenges, there will also be opportunities to gain momentum ahead of the summer break.

“Following the ATA experiment in Hungary, we return to the Sprint Event format for this weekend in Belgium,” Dave commented.

“This means that we have just a single practice session to set the car up ready for the unique demands of Spa.

“As a result of the long lap, the drivers will get very few laps before they enter the Friday evening qualifying session.

“The weather forecast is for mixed conditions, which will only add to the pressure on the teams.”

“The Spa circuit presents a great challenge, combining long straights with significant corner sequences; the trade of downforce and drag is difficult to optimise, especially in the wet.

“Both drivers were strong last weekend at the Hungaroring and this weekend is a good opportunity to reinforce that and continue to build momentum as we head into the summer shutdown.”