The Belgium GP holds a special place in the hearts of fans and drivers alike. Nestled amidst the picturesque Ardennes Forest, the circuit boasts a rich history that dates back to the 1920s. Its long straights, unforgiving corners, and unpredictable weather patterns have earned it a reputation as one of the ultimate tests of a driver's mettle. From the daring overtakes at Eau Rouge to the nail-biting chicanes, every inch of this iconic track demands precision, courage, and sheer determination.
But the Belgium GP isn't just about the thrilling racing action on the track; it's an experience that immerses you in the passion of Formula 1. The deafening roar of the engines, the sea of colorful flags representing different nations, and the electric atmosphere among thousands of devoted fans create an aura that transcends mere sporting events. It's a captivating blend of human triumphs, technical marvels, and a celebration of the purest form of motorsport.
Here at Spa, there will also be the third sprint race of the season!
Here is a reminder of the new sprint format:
Friday will see 1 free practice session and qualifying for Sunday's GP.
Saturday will see the sprint shootout (qualifying session for the sprint race) and the sprint race.
Sunday will see the GP as usual.
The sprint shootout is 30 minutes long, divided into 3 sections (like quali). Q1 is 12 minutes, and drivers must drive with a medium tyre. The slowest 5 cars are then eliminated. Q2 is 10 minutes long, and drivers again must drive with a medium trye. The slowest 5 cars are eliminated. Finally, Q3 is 8 minutes long, and drivers must drive with a soft tyre.
If you want more information on the teams and drivers, you can read all about them here!
About The Track:
The first time a GP was held here was 1950.
The circuit has 2 DRS zones. The first is between Turns 1 and 2, and the second is between Turns 17 and 18. The circuit also has a speed trap just out of Turn 4.
The race will have 44 laps of the 7.004km track.
The lap record was set by Valtteri Bottas in 2018 at 1:46.286.
The circuit's history dates back to 1921, making it one of the oldest tracks in the world still in use for Formula 1 races.
The track's undulating nature, challenging corners, and elevation changes offer an exhilarating and unpredictable racing experience.
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps holds the record for being the longest track on the current Formula 1 calendar.
Many legendary drivers have triumphed at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, including Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and Lewis Hamilton, cementing the track's place in F1 history.
Free Practice Updates:
Free Practice 1:
Times By Teams -
Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas: P14. 2:12.085. Completed 9 laps.
Zhou Guanyu: P15. 2:14.002. Completed 8 laps.
AlphaTauri
Yuki Tsunoda: P7. 2:09.067. Completed 8 laps.
Daniel Ricciardo: P9. 2:09.319. Completed 7 laps.
Alpine
Esteban Ocon: No Time Set.
Pierre Gasly: No Time Set.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso: P11. 2:10.283. Completed 4 laps.
Lance Stroll: No Time Set.
Ferrari
Carlos Sainz: P1. 2:03.207. Completed 9 laps.
Charles Leclerc: P4. 2:08.148. Completed 8 laps.
Haas
Kevin Magnussen: P8. 2:09.229. Completed 7 laps.
Nico Hulkenberg: P10. 2:10.042. Completed 8 laps.
McLaren
Lando Norris: P3. 2:04.484. Completed 4 laps.
Oscar Piastri: P2. 2:03.792. Completed 4 laps.
Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton: P12. 2:10.299. Completed 7 laps.
George Russell: P13. 2:10.475. Completed 7 laps.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen: No Time Set.
Sergio Perez: P5. 2:08.240. Completed 5 laps.
Williams
Alex Albon: P6. 2:08.394. Completed 5 laps.
Logan Sargeant: No Time Set.
Overall Results of FP1 -
Position | Driver | Team | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 2:03.207 |
2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +0.585 |
3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +1.277 |
4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +4.941 |
5 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +5.033 |
6 | Alex Albon | Williams | +5.187 |
7 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +5.860 |
8 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +6.022 |
9 | Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri | +6.112 |
10 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | +6.835 |
11 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +7.706 |
12 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +7.092 |
13 | George Russell | Mercedes | +7.268 |
14 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | +8.878 |
15 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | +10.795 |
Qualifying Updates:
Eliminated in Q1 -
Nico Hulkenberg
Daniel Ricciardo
Logan Sargeant
Zhou Guanyu
Alex Albon
Eliminated in Q2 -
Esteban Ocon
Valtteri Bottas
Kevin Magnussen
Pierre Gasy
Yuki Tsunoda
Through to Q3 -
Lance Stroll
Fernando Alonso
George Russell
Lando Norris
Oscar Piastri
Carlos Sainz
Lewis Hamilton
Sergio Perez
Charles Leclerc
Max Verstappen
OVERALL RESULTS OF QUALIFYING:
*this does not take into account any penalties, final starting grid can be found under 'The Race' section*
The time listed shows the driver's fastest qualifying lap for their respective final qualifying sessions. Blue is for Q3, red is for Q2, and no background colour is Q1. For the driver's times for Q1, Q2, Q3, see below in 'Qualifying Results by Team'.
Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:46.168 |
2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:46.988 |
3 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 1:47.045 |
4 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:47.087 |
5 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:47.152 |
6 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:47.365 |
7 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:47.669 |
8 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:47.805 |
9 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:47.843 |
10 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:48.841 |
11 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 1:53.148 |
12 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:53.671 |
13 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 1:54.160 |
14 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | 1:54.694 |
15 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:56.372 |
16 | Alex Albon | Williams | 2:00.832 |
17 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | 2:00.832 |
18 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | 2:01.535 |
19 | Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri | 2:02.159 |
20 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | 2:03.166 |
Times By Teams -
Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas: P14. Q1 = 1:59.484. Q2 = 1:54.694.
Zhou Guanyu: P17. Q1 = 2:00.832.
AlphaTauri
Yuki Tsunoda: P11. Q1 = 1:59.044. Q2 = 1:53.148.
Daniel Ricciardo: P19. Q1 = 2:02.159.
Alpine
Esteban Ocon: P15. Q1 = 1:29.634. Q2 = 1:56.372.
Pierre Gasly: P12. Q1 = 1:59.511. Q2 = 1:53.671.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso: P9. Q1 = 1:28.834. Q2 = 1:52.751. Q3 = 1:47.843.
Lance Stroll: P10. Q1 = 1:59.663. Q2 = 1:52.193. Q3 = 1:48.841.
Ferrari
Carlos Sainz: P5. Q1 = 1:58.688. Q2 = 1:51.711. Q3 = 1:47.152.
Charles Leclerc: P2. Q1 = 1:58.300. Q2 = 1:52.017. Q3 = 1:46.168.
Haas
Kevin Magnussen: P13. Q1 = 2:00.020. Q2 = 1:54.160.
Nico Hulkenberg: P20. Q1 = 2:03.166.
McLaren
Lando Norris: P7. Q1 = 1:59.981. Q2 = 1:52.252. Q3 = 1:27.669.
Oscar Piastri: P6. Q1 = 1:58.872. Q2 = 1:51.534. Q3 = 1:27.365.
Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton: P4. Q1 = 1:58.563. Q2 = 1:52.345. Q3 = 1:47.087.
George Russell: P8. Q1 = 1:59.035. Q2 = 1:52.605. Q3 = 1:47.805.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen: P1. Q1 = 1:58.515. Q2 = 1:52.784. Q3 = 1:46.168.
Sergio Perez: P3. Q1 = 1:58.899. Q2 = 1:52.353. Q3 = 1:47.045.
Williams
Alex Albon: P16. Q1 = 2:00.314.
Logan Sargeant: P18. Q1 = 2:01.535.
Sprint Updates:
Sprint Shootout:
Eliminated in SQ1 -
Nico Hulkenberg
Zhou Guanyu
Kevin Magnussen
Valtteri Bottas
Yuki Tsunoda
Eliminated in SQ2 -
Fernando Alonso
Lance Stroll
Logan Sargeant
Alex Albon
Daniel Ricciardo
Through to SQ3 -
George Russell
Esteban Ocon
Sergio Perez
Lewis Hamilton
Pierre Gasly
Lando Norris
Charles Leclerc
Carlos Sainz
Oscar Piastri
Max Verstappen
OVERALL RESULT OF SPRINT SHOOTOUT -
*this does not take into account any penalties, final starting grid can be found under 'The Race' section*
The time listed shows the driver's fastest qualifying lap for their respective final qualifying sessions. Blue is for SQ3, red is for SQ2, and no background colour is SQ1. For the driver's times for SQ1, SQ2, SQ3, see below in 'Times by Team'.
Position | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:49.056 |
2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:29.067 |
3 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:49.081 |
4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:49.251 |
5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:49.289 |
6 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:49.700 |
7 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:49.900 |
8 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 1:49.961 |
9 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | 1:50.494 |
10 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:55.742 |
11 | Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri | 1:57.687 |
12 | Alex Albon | Williams | DNF SQ2 |
13 | Logan Sargeant | WIlliams | DNF SQ2 |
14 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | DNF SQ2 |
15 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | DNF SQ2 |
16 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | 2:00.568 |
17 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | 2:00.951 |
18 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 2:01.079 |
19 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | 2:01.430 |
20 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | DNF |
Times By Teams -
Alfa Romeo
Valtteri Bottas: P17. SQ1 = 2:00.951.
Zhou Guanyu: P19. SQ1 = 2:01.430.
AlphaTauri
Yuki Tsunoda: P16. SQ1 = 2:00.568.
Daniel Ricciardo: P1. SQ1 = 2:00.177. SQ2 = 1:27.687.
Alpine
Esteban Ocon: P9. SQ1 = 1:59.884. SQ2 = 1:57.051. SQ3 = 1:50.494.
Pierre Gasly: P6. SQ1 = 2:00.032. SQ2 = 1:56.137. SQ3 = 1:49.700.
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso: P15. SQ1 = 1:59.038. SQ2 = DNF.
Lance Stroll: P14. SQ1 = 2:00.460. SQ2 = DNF.
Ferrari
Carlos Sainz: P3. SQ1 = 1:59.414. SQ2 = 1:56.392. SQ3 = 1:49.067.
Charles Leclerc: P4. SQ1 = 1:59.575. SQ2 = 1:56.265. SQ3 = 1:49.251.
Haas
Kevin Magnussen: P18. SQ1 = 2:01.079.
Nico Hulkenberg: P20. SQ1 = DNF
McLaren
Lando Norris: P5. SQ1 = 2:00.436. SQ2 = 1:56.828. SQ3 = 1:49.389.
Oscar Piastri: P2. SQ1 = 2:00.056. SQ2 = 1:56.392. SQ3 = 1:49.067.
Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton: P7. SQ1 = 1:58.939. SQ2 = 1:55.823. SQ3 = 1:49.900
George Russell: P10. SQ1 = 2:00.475. SQ2 = 1:57.393. SQ3 = 1:55.742.
Red Bull
Max Verstappen: P1. SQ1 = 1:58.135. SQ2 = 1:55.200. SQ3 = 1:49.056.
Sergio Perez: P8. SQS1 = 1:59.362. SQ2 = 1:55.878. SQ3 = 1:49.961.
Williams
Alex Albon: P12. SQ1 = 1:59.198. SQ2 = DNF.
Logan Sargeant: P13. SQ1 = 2:00.031. SQ2 = DNF.
The Sprint:
Starting Grid -
Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
3 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
5 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
6 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
7 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
8 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
9 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine |
10 | George Russell | Mercedes |
11 | Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri |
12 | Alex Albon | Williams |
13 | Logan Sargeant | Williams |
14 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
15 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
16 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri |
17 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo |
18 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas |
19 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo |
20 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas |
Sprint Results -
Position | Driver | Team | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | |
2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +6.677 |
3 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +10.733 |
4 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | +12.648 |
5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +15.016 |
6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +16.052 |
7 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +16.757 |
8 | George Russell | Mercedes | +16.822 |
9 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +22.410 |
10 | Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri | +22.806 |
11 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +25.007 |
12 | Alex Albon | Williams | +26.303 |
13 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | +27.006 |
14 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +32.986 |
15 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | +36.342 |
16 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | +37.571 |
17 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | +37.827 |
18 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +39.267 |
DNFs -
Sergio Perez - Red Bull
Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin
Pre-race Penalties:
Verstappen has a 5 grid place drop for using an additional gearbox.
Magnussen has a 3 grid place drop for impeding another driver during qualifying.
The Race:
Starting Grid -
Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
1 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull |
3 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
4 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
5 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
7 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
8 | George Russell | Mercedes |
9 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
10 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
11 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri |
12 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
13 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo |
14 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine |
15 | Alex Albon | Williams |
16 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas |
17 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo |
18 | Logan Sargeant | Williams |
19 | Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri |
20 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas |
Race Results -
Position | Driver | Team | Gap (seconds) |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | |
2 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull | +22.305 |
3 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +32.259 |
4 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +49.671 |
5 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +56.184 |
6 | George Russell | Mercedes | +63.101 |
7 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +73.719 |
8 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine | +74.719 |
9 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +79.340 |
10 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri | +80.221 |
11 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +83.084 |
12 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo | +85.191 |
13 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo | +95.441 |
14 | Alex Albon | Williams | +96.184 |
15 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | +101.754 |
16 | Daniel Ricciardo | AlphaTauri | +103.071 |
17 | Logan Sargeant | Williams | +104.476 |
18 | Nico Hulkenberg | Haas | +110.450 |
DNFs -
Oscar Piastri - McLaren
Carlos Sainz - Ferrari
Fastest Lap -
Lewis Hamilton with 1:47.305
Driver of The Day - Max Verstappen
Any Other News:
Team Principle, Otmar Szafnauer, and Sporting Director, Alan Permane, will leave Alpine after the Belgian Grand Prix; both are by "mutual agreement".
Championship Standings:
World Constructors Championship -
Position | Team | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Red Bull | 503 | |
2 | Mercedes | 247 | -256 |
3 | Aston Martin | 196 | -51 |
4 | Ferrari | 191 | -5 |
5 | McLaren | 103 | -88 |
6 | Alpine | 57 | -46 |
7 | Williams | 11 | -46 |
8 | Haas | 11 | -0 |
9 | Alfa Romeo | 9 | -2 |
10 | AlphaTauri | 3 | -6 |
World Driver Championship -
Position | Driver | Points | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Max Verstappen | 314 | |
2 | Sergio Perez | 189 | -125 |
3 | Fernando Alonso | 149 | -40 |
4 | Lewis Hamilton | 148 | -1 |
5 | Charles Leclerc | 99 | -49 |
6 | George Russell | 99 | -0 |
7 | Carlos Sainz | 92 | -7 |
8 | Lando Norris | 69 | -23 |
9 | Lance Stroll | 47 | -22 |
10 | Esteban Ocon | 35 | -12 |
11 | Oscar Piastri | 34 | -1 |
12 | Pierre Gasly | 22 | -12 |
13 | Alex Albon | 11 | -11 |
14 | Nico Hulkenberg | 9 | -2 |
15 | Valtteri Bottas | 5 | -4 |
16 | Zhou Guanyu | 4 | -1 |
17 | Yuki Tsunoda | 3 | -1 |
18 | Kevin Magnussen | 2 | -1 |
19 | Logan Sargeant | 0 | -2 |
20 | Nyck De Vries | 0 | -0 |
21 | Daniel Ricciardo | 0 | -0 |