Rain was forecast for Sunday's Grand Prix, and as a result, Red Bull set up the RB21 F1 car for a wet race. However, the formation lap in the wet highlighted the huge amount of spray being left behind by the cars, which significantly reduced visibility.

The race was suspended for 80 minutes before four laps behind the safety car took place ahead of a rolling start

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen questioned race control's handling of the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday as rival drivers commended Formula One's governing body for putting safety first.