Formula One action returned after nearly a month's interval with the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend and the racing faithful across the globe witnessed some scintillating turn of events this time around as well.

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton powered his way to the top of the grid on Saturday during qualifying but was thoroughly outclassed by rival Sebastian Vettel in his Scuderia car at the race on Sunday.

The German star secured his fifth win of the current campaign while Hamilton had to settle for the second spot on the podium.

However, the reigning champion did cause a bit of a stir in the immediate the aftermath of the race when asked about Ferrari's pace this weekend.

The defending champ suggested that Ferrari might have some ‘trick things’ on their cars in order to enhance the performance on track.

He said: "We've got to keep pushing as hard as we can to try and see if we can catch up.

"They've got a few trick things going on in the car. I did what I could, and we've done all we could, but we've just got to keep working."

Although, he clarified later that he did not imply that the Italian outfit were engaging in some illegal means to better the overall showing on race day.

Regardless, the claim certainly took FIA race director Charlie Whiting by surprise, who confirmed that the governing body is well up to speed regarding the proceedings and methods adopted by every team throughout the season.

Speaking on the issue, the 66-year-old said: “I'm quite amused by it really. Because we know quite a lot about the Ferrari car, and there is no way that Lewis would know anything about the Ferrari car.

“They're doing a good job at the moment, and Mercedes have got to try and counter that, haven't they?

“That particular comment doesn't actually say anything. If he says they've got a few tricks going on on that car, clearly they have got some things on the car which are giving it performance, which we're all aware of – all of us in the FIA are aware of – and obviously we are happy with.”

Meanwhile, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff came out to elaborate on what Hamilton actually tried to convey through his comments and further entrusted their faith on FIA to monitor each team regarding their actions.

“It is a completely human nature that if you are being outperformed on track then you are hopefully looking at yourself," said the Austrian.

“Then you are looking at your competitors, and if you haven't got the explanation, then you are trying to imagine all the nasty things.

“I haven't got any information but I have a real faith in the FIA.

“There is a great group of people around Olivier [Hulot – head of F1 electronics, and Cedrik [Staudohar – F1 data analyst] and Nikolas [Tombazis – head of single seater technical matters] that are on top of things and control each and every team, that are open minded and this goes for all the teams.

“Everybody will try to innovate and will try to find additional performance and they are far as I am concerned are doing the right things. They, as in FIA.”