After the four-week summer break, Formula One is back this weekend at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium, where Nico Rosberg looks to keep Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton behind him in the Championship; and with only 11 points separating the pair, this weekend could be crucial in the title battle.
This week, however, news relating to the other end of the paddock has made all the headlines.
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| Verstappen, currently racing in the European F3 Championship |
It was announced on Monday that 16 year-old Dutch racing driver Max Verstappen would replace Jean-Eric Vergne next season at Toro Rosso. Verstappen, who will become the youngest F1 driver in the sports history, replaces Vergne who so narrowly missed out on a Red Bull seat this season.
The team thanked the Frenchman for his hard work over the past 3 years.
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| 32 year-old German, Lotterer |
Then, Caterham revealed 3-time Le Mans winner Andre Lotterer would replace the experience Kamui Kobayashi for the weekend, with the team insisting that Kobayashi still remains part of the team.
Rounding off an eventful week, Max Chilton 'volunterred' to sit out of this weekends Belgian Grand Prix whilst 'contractual issues are resolved'. Marussia, who have been hit with financial difficulties, are looking to sell the Brit's Marussia seat to raise all important funds.
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| Alexander Rossi |
22 year-old American Alexander Rossi, who was released by Caterham in July as their reserve driver, will step in alongside Jules Bianchi for his first race in F1.
Free Practice 1 begins on Friday 22nd August at 10:00 local time (09:00 GMT)
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