F1 is back in action at Spa𒈔-Francorchamps following a four-week summer shutdown to𒁏 kick-start the second half of what is shaping up to be a spellbinding season.

The Belgi෴an GP looks set to take place in cool and damp conditions t🏅hroughout the weekend.

Tem🥂peratures are not expected to climb past 17 degrees Celsius on any day of running at Spa, which often experiences unpredictable weather conditions due to its location ♒in the rolling hills of the Ardennes Forest.

Back in June, the ci♌rcuit suffered damage to the track surface after it was hit by severe flooding following he✃avy rain. 

FP1 and FP2 could be affected by fog, while rain showers are forecast in the afternoon, with the chance of rain standing at 60%. The circuit is likely to start off wet with overnight h▨eavy rain forecast for Thursday evening.

The picture looks slightly more promising for Saturday, with the chance of rain down to 40%. Rain could hit the ♏circuit in time for qualifying in the afternoon, even if final practice takes place in dry conditions.

For Sunday, a cloudy morning is expected but the picture for the afternoon is less certain. Showers r💖emain a threat for the race and could affect proceedings, thoug💯h sunny spells are also forecast.

Lewis Hamilton heads into the 12th round of the season holding an eight-point championship lea♉d over his main rival Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver will be determined to hit back following a run of misfortune that saw his title advantage wiped out in the space of just two races.