Charles Leclerc is set to take the pole position for the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. Here’s how and when you can catch the race action.
The Ferrari driver has clinched pole for the second consecutive year at Spa-Francorchamps. Although Max Verstappen topped qualifying, his 10-place grid penalty for an engine replacement relegates him to 11th position.
Joining Leclerc in the front row is Sergio Perez, who barely advanced through Q2, finishing just 0.003s ahead of Alex Albon. After Verstappen’s penalty, Perez aimed for provisional pole, only to be outdone by Leclerc’s final lap performance.
Despite opting out of a Mercedes floor update, Lewis Hamilton will start the race in third, closely followed by McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. George Russell will launch from sixth in the other Mercedes.
Carlos Sainz from Ferrari will line up seventh, with Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin in eighth. This will place Esteban Ocon (Alpine) and Alex Albon (Williams) just ahead of Verstappen.
When is the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?
Date: Sunday, 28 July 2024
Start time: 3:00 PM local time / 2:00 PM BST
The Belgian GP, which is the 14th race of the 2024 F1 season, is set to kick off at 3:00 PM local time on Sunday, 28 July.
How can I watch Formula 1?
In the UK, Formula 1 is broadcast live on Sky Sports, with highlights available on Channel 4 several hours post-race. You can also live stream through NOW in the UK.
Sky Sports F1, the channel dedicated to F1 races, can be included in your Sky Sports package, costing £18 per month for new customers. Alternatively, you can access Sky Sports via NOW with a one-time daily fee of £11.99 or a monthly membership priced at £34.99.
How can I watch the F1 Belgian GP?
Sky Sports will provide live coverage of the Belgian GP in the UK.
The race can be viewed live on Sky Sports F1, with pre-race coverage beginning at 12:30 PM BST on Sky Sports F1, leading up to the race start at 2:00 PM BST. Additionally, the event will be aired on Sky Sports Main Event, with pre-race coverage starting at 1:00 PM BST.
• Channels: Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports Main Event
• Start time: 12:30 PM BST Sunday, 28 July 2024, 1:00 PM BST Sunday, 28 July 2024
Autosport will provide live text updates of the Belgian GP.
When can I watch the F1 Belgian GP highlights?
In the UK, Channel 4 will air the highlights of the Belgian GP at 6:30 PM BST on Sunday. The complete program will last two and a half hours, featuring pre-race commentary, race highlights, and early post-race analysis to cover key moments of the race weekend.
Throughout the entire 2024 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of all qualifying sessions and races. These highlights will also be accessible on Channel 4’s on-demand catch-up services.
Channel: Channel 4
Start time: 6:30 PM BST, Sunday, 28 July 2024
Will the F1 Belgian GP be on the radio?
Live radio coverage for every practice session, qualifying round, and race in the 2024 F1 season can be found on BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra, as well as through the BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport website.
Live coverage of the Belgian GP will commence at 2:00 PM BST on the BBC Sport website and via the BBC Sounds app.
Weather forecast for the F1 Belgian GP
The current weather forecast suggests dry and cloudy conditions at Spa-Francorchamps, with a minimal chance of rain and low wind speeds. The temperature is anticipated to reach 22 degrees Celsius at the race’s start.
How many laps is the F1 Belgian GP?
The race is planned to cover 44 laps around Spa-Francorchamps, totaling a race distance of 308.052 km.
