WEEKEND WARM-UP: Mercedes contract updates, Hulkenberg's feel-good podium reaction and more as F1 hits Spa

After a short break, Formula 1 has returned for the Belgian Grand Prix at the famous Spa-Francorchamps Circuit with plenty of topics up for discussion during Thursday's media day.

Speculation continues to circulate about who will drive the Mercedes cars next season, with current drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli offering updates on their contract talks.

Max Verstappen has been strongly linked with a move to the Silver Arrows, but has said that the recent departure of long-standing Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner will have no influence on his future.

The feel-good factor continues in the paddock courtesy of Nico Hulkenberg's maiden F1 podium last time out at the British Grand Prix, with the German believing Kick Sauber can challenge for fifth in the Teams' Championship.

Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc give updates on Ferrari's latest upgrades, while McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris assess their chances this weekend.

Join Laura Winter, Alex Jacques, Alex Brundle and Jolyon Palmer on Weekend Warm-Up for all of the above and more.