Gasly requests discussions with the FIA following the rain delay at Spa.

      "We aim to witness overtaking and skill in rainy conditions."

      Pierre Gasly mentioned that drivers plan to engage in discussions with the FIA to enhance decision-making regarding wet-weather racing, following the governing body's postponement of the Spa sprint amidst criticism and confusion. The FIA defended its cautious stance by referencing past tragedies at Spa and the poor visibility associated with the current generation of ground-effect cars. However, Gasly feels that there is a need for clearer protocols and more collaborative conversations moving forward.

      "We will address this," stated the Alpine driver. "I’m confident we will discuss it during the Drivers’ Briefing, and in the next race, they will improve, allowing us to find the right adjustments. It's a delicate balance. We want to compete in the rain, as it’s always thrilling—but not when visibility is so poor that accidents occur on the Kemmel straight, leaving us to explain it to another family."

      Gasly expressed that the existing situation is not viable. "We want to see overtaking and skill during rain—not a race concluded by whether you can see two meters ahead. At Silverstone, a driver collided with another car solely due to visibility issues. That isn’t racing."

      Alex Albon shared the frustration, especially regarding how drivers are perceived. "We appear weak," he stated. "It's not that the tires are inadequate—it’s that we can’t see anything. At 250 kilometers per hour, we can barely see beyond 20 meters. Only we comprehend what is happening in the car, but it makes us seem like we’re complaining instead of racing."

      Some think the core issue lies within the cars and tires themselves. Gasly concurred: "We know that the spray isn’t ideal with these cars. They have tested various solutions, like wheel covers, but we still need to find a way to minimize the spray so we can effectively use wet tires again."

      Fernando Alonso, drawing from his extensive experience, believes that circuit design also impacts this situation. "Some tracks generate a lot of spray, while others produce none. If we use that type of asphalt everywhere, we can eliminate spray altogether."

      Carlos Sainz, co-director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, mentioned that Spa was always going to be approached with caution. "A lot of incidents have occurred at this track," he remarked. "The FIA communicated on Thursday their intention to take a conservative approach. Perhaps that could have been better conveyed to the fans."