Belgian Grand Prix
About Belgian Grand Prix
The Belgian Grand Prix will be the next stop for the Formula 1 entourage. The race will serve as the 14th race of the season. The Belgian GP is one of the classic races of the Formula 1 calendar. It was among the only seven races during the first Formula 1 World Championship in 1950. The 2017 Belgian GP had a record attendance of 265,000 spectators, according to the official Formula 1 website. The track and the event have a record for unpredictable weather. Once, the race was marked by heavy rainfall for 20 years in a row.
The scenic track is among the favorites of drivers and fans alike and is eagerly awaited by the Formula 1 community. The Belgian GP could see changes in the championship scenario. The McLarens have managed to compete with Red Bull, whereas Ferrari seems to have lost its edge. There are also significant changes in the drivers' grid. Ollie Bearman will be the newest rookie to look out for in 2025. Kevin Magnussen and Haas have parted ways after three years of racing together.
Belgian Grand Prix History
The Belgian GP is one of the first races of the Formula 1 calendar. It started in 1950 with the first Formula 1 championship. Since then, the race has been held almost every year without fail. The first Belgian GP was won by Juan Michael Fangio in his Alfa Romeo. The Belgian GP was designated as the European GP 6 times throughout its history as an honorary designation. Max Verstappen is the two-time defending winner, having won the Belgian GP in 2022 and 2023.
Belgian Grand Prix 2024 Schedule
The Belgian GP will be held from July 26-28. It will be the last race of the month. Due to the long nature of the track, the race will only be 44 laps long. The Belgian GP will follow the normal racing format. The Qualifying session will be held on Saturday from 4:00 PM track time. The final race will be held on Sunday from 3:00 PM track time. The race will cover a total distance of 308.052 kms.
Belgian Grand Prix 2024 Venue
The Belgian GP will be held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. It is the longest track on the current Formula 1 calendar, spanning a length of seven km. The circuit is famous for the Eau Rouge and the Radillion. The Spa Francorchamps circuit is one of the classic tracks of Europe. It has 19 corners and two DRS zones. The circuit’s best overtaking action takes place at the Eau Rouge up the Radillion. The fastest lap at Spa Francorchamps belongs to Valtteri Bottas. He set a time of 1:46.286 in 2018 while racing for Mercedes.
Drivers with the most wins in the Belgian Grand Prix
Michael Schumacher is the best driver at Spa Francorchamps with six wins. He closely succeeds another Formula 1 great, Ayrton Senna at Spa. Senna has won the race five times in total. Ferrari is the team with the most number of wins at Spa. They have won the race 18 times.
Where to watch the Belgium Grand Prix 2024?
The Formula 1 Belgium GP will be broadcast on different channels worldwide, according to the list on the Formula 1 official website. Here is a list of broadcasters in different countries:
| Country | Channel |
| Africa | SuperSport |
| Australia | Fox SportsFoxtelKayoNetwork Ten |
| USA | ESPN |
| United Kingdom | Sky SportsC4 |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland |
Belgium Grand Prix race timings for different time zones
| Greenwich Mean Time | Pacific Standard Time | Indian Standard Time | Japanese Time | Arabian Standard Time | |
| Qualifying | 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Race | 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM | 7:30 PM | 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
FAQ's On Belgian Grand Prix
A. Michael Schumacher has won the most races in Belgian GP’s history.
A. No, the Belgian GP follows the normal Formula 1 racing format.
A. The Pescara circuit was the longest-ever Formula 1 track at 25 km long.
A. Yes, the Azerbaijan GP is a street race.
A. No, India does not currently host a Formula 1 race.
A. Lewis Hamilton was the winner of the Belgian GP in 2024.
