Formula One has reached round 14 at Spa — the last before the paddock shuts down for the three-week summer break.
Oscar Piastri’s maiden win last week in Hungary made him the seventh different winner of the 13 races so far this season. Although the drama on the team radio put McLaren in the spotlight, their one-two has brought them a step closer to Red Bull and Max Verstappen in both championships, and it delivered a thriller for everyone else.
Michael Schumacher won at Spa six times, but only took pole position once. So given the circuit’s history of pole position to win conversions (or rather, a lack of), and some potential engine changes for a few drivers, it feels like the Belgian Grand Prix has arrived at the right point to deliver another competitive race.
The weather forecast is showing highs of between 19-21°C, showers across Friday and Saturday, but calm and dry for Sunday.
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Lewis Hamilton tells Verstappen to “act like a champion.”
Lando Norris said he was “not proud” that McLaren’s team orders controversy at the end of the Hungarian Grand Prix overshadowed Piastri’s first win.
Red Bull’s Verstappen defended his team radio outburst at Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Dig in to the analysis from Hungary — did Norris’ defiance overshadow Piastri’s maiden F1 win? And does McLaren’s resurgence put Verstappen under pressure?
Alpine have unveiled a Deadpool & Wolverine livery for Spa.
McLaren’s disappointing decisions with Norris and Piastri. Plus Belgian GP preview | Listen to the latest podcast episode.
Circuit stats & history
Spa-Francorchamps remains one of the most iconic F1 circuits and a favourite of fans and drivers alike. It’s one of seven circuits that was part of F1’s inaugural season in 1950. Bar two years, it has hosted every Belgian Grand Prix since 1985.
Spa shares similar surroundings to the Austrian Grand Prix mountains with forests and hills of the Ardennes region. The circuit, which sweeps through the forest, has everything you could want: elevation changes, overtaking opportunities and highly unpredictable weather.
It features the famous Eau Rouge corner, for a long time renowned as one of…
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