Wolff: If I panic like a headless chicken it wouldn't be good

Hamilton lost control of his W10 during a highspeed 200kmh plus run through Fagnes at the unforgiving Spa-Francorchamps half an hour into the final free practice session at noon.

Mercedes reported: "We will be replacing both front corners (suspension and wheel assemblies), nose, barge boards and floor. Barring unexpected nasty surprises, we believe we can complete all of the work in time for the start of qualifying."

Meanwhile, Wolff told Sky F1, "Hopefully it's not the engine or the gearbox, and it doesn't look too bad at the moment. I think if I would run around and panic like a headless chicken it wouldn't be good for the guys fixing the car so we need to be calm."

It will be a race against time for the mechanics in silver to ready the car for qualifying where Ferrari are likely to have an edge on a back to work weekend that has been niggle-packed for the champs.