The Belgian Grand Prix start has been delayed due to wet weather at Spa-Francorchamps, but the FIA has issued a crucial clarification once the race gets underway, teams and drivers will still have a three-hour window to complete the Grand Prix.

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

Hulkenberg, who claimed the first podium finish of his F1 career at the British Grand Prix earlier this month. was eventually eliminated in 14th as Sauber team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto reached Q3. Bortoleto will line up 10th on Sunday’s starting grid in Belgium.