On an action-packed day both on and off the track at Spa-Francorchamps, the F1 world championship leader topped second practice by almost nine-tenths of a second from title rival Charles Leclerc.
But both drivers are set to start the Belgian GP from the back of the grid due to respective engine change penalties – which are also set to hit Lando Norris, Esteban Ocon, Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher.
The F1 headlines were dominated by Audi’s announcement that it will enter F1 as an engine supplier from 2026, while it is expected to partner up with Sauber, who will conclude its partnership with Alfa Romeo at the end of 2023.
Meanwhile, the drama continued in the F1 driver market, with Oscar Piastri’s situation set to be decided by an F1 Contracts Recognition Board next week to understand if he remains an Alpine driver or is free to move to McLaren.
What time does qualifying start for the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
Qualifying for the Belgian GP starts at 4pm local time (3pm BST), using the regular Q1, Q2 and Q3 knockout session format.
Date: Saturday 27th August 2022
Start time: 4pm local time – 3pm BST
Esteban Ocon, Alpine A522
Photo by: Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images
How can I watch Formula 1?
In the United Kingdom Formula 1 is broadcast live on Sky Sports, with highlights shown on Channel 4 several hours after the race has finished. Live streaming through NOW is also available in the UK.
Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts the F1 races, can be added as part of the Sky Sports channels which costs £20 a month for new customers. Sky Sports can also be accessed through NOW with a one-off day payment of £11.98p or a month membership of £33.99p per month.
How can I watch F1 Belgian GP qualifying?
In the United Kingdom every F1 practice, qualifying and race is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event, with Belgian GP qualifying coverage starting at 2:00pm BST on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event at 2.45pm BST.
Channel: Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event
Start time: 2:00pm BST 27th August 2022 and 2:45pm BST 27th August 2022
Autosport will be running a live text coverage of qualifying here.
When can I watch the highlights of F1 Belgian GP qualifying?
In the United Kingdom Channel 4 is broadcasting highlights of qualifying for the Belgian GP at 6:30pm BST on Saturday. The full programme will run for 90 minutes, covering both qualifying and wrapping up the major talking points of the race weekend so far.
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