The body language of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell as they climbed up the steps at the back of their engineering trucks after second F1 practice in Belgium said everything.
Heads looking down and shoulders drooped, as they spiralled their way up, it was clear that this had been a bad day for Mercedes.
Having arrived in Belgium with a hint of confidence that Spa-Francorchamps’ track characteristics and an upgraded floor could get it back in the fight at the front, the first day of running has brought a harsh reality check.
