Verstappen: I look forward to working with Merks.

      At Spa, Red Bull Racing will be led for the first time by Laurent Mekies, and the team is optimistic about the new start...

      Max Verstappen: "I've always enjoyed racing at Spa; it's a legendary old-school track where you need to do everything right to post a good lap. I like the unique high-speed corners, the elevation changes that make driving more challenging.

      At Silverstone we didn't achieve the best results, but we managed to improve and secure pole position. Last week I visited the team’s base, trained on the simulator, and I’m looking forward to working closely with Laurent Mekies.

      In Belgium, I always feel incredible support from the 'orange army'; it's like a second home race for me, so I'll be wearing the Orange Lion helmet again."

      Yuki Tsunoda: "After Silverstone, I balanced rest with intensive training to be in good psychological and physical shape for Spa. I feel strong and energetic, and I look forward to the two remaining races before the summer break.

      A new chapter in the team's history begins at Spa, and I’m excited to work with Laurent again – we got along very well at Racing Bulls. I know how dedicated he is to his work; we are fully focused on improving the team, and I personally aim for better results.

      Spa is an interesting circuit that could suit our car. The sprint always makes things more difficult, but proper preparation will help us perform well."