Overall, it seems like Mercedes had a tough day at Spa-Francorchamps, with Hamilton and Russell struggling to keep up with the pace of their rivals. However, with the possibility of rain on Saturday, there is hope that Mercedes can turn things around and perform better in qualifying. Hamilton remains optimistic about their chances in wet conditions and believes they can make changes overnight to improve their performance. Russell also acknowledges the strong competition from McLaren and Red Bull but is hopeful that Mercedes can find the right set-up improvements to close the gap. It will be interesting to see how Mercedes bounces back on Saturday and if they can challenge for the front row in qualifying.
