11:42
Five minutes to go
Zhou, Tsunoda, Magnussen, Hulkenberg and Alonso are in the drop-zone.
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45 and Logan Sargeant (USA)…
2023 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Sprint Race - as it happened
Max Verstappen overtook the impressive Oscar Piastri in a rain-affected 11-lap sprint race at the F1 Belgian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton was hampered by a five-second time penalty.
29 Jul 2023
11:41
Verstappen goes fastest
He's 0.6s clear of Russell at the top of the timesheets.
11:40
Leclerc takes to the top
0.8s clear for the Ferrari driver.
He's soon beaten by Piastri, by just a tenth in the McLaren.
11:39
Hamilton sets the early pace
A 2m02.297s for the seven-time world champion.
Russell is nearly 3s off in second.
11:37
Sprint race time
Due to a delay to start time of the Sprint Shootout, the start time for the Sprint has been moved to 4:05pm UK time.
11:36
Tyres
As expected, the intermediates are the choice of tyre.
11:35
SQ1 is underway
After a 35-minute delay, SQ1 is underway.
11:24
Brundle fuming over delayed start
“We’re waiting for the track to dry and cleaning the water away. That’s what the Formula 1 cars are for. That’s why we have wet tyres.”
11:22
SESSION START CONFIRMED
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 29, 2023
Suit up, we're getting out into the elements at 12:35 local time... that's soon!
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11:19
SQ1 start time
Confirmation from the FIA that SQ1 will start at 11:35am UK time.
11:14
A wet Spa
Wet Alpine F1 Team A523. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 13, Belgian…
11:08
News from the FIA
If the Sprint Shootout can't go ahead, the grid for the sprint will be determined by yesterday's qualifying session.
11:01
No start time just yet from the FIA
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…
10:48
Start delayed
Due to the heavy rain, the start of the shootout has been delayed.
10:46
Weather
It's currently raining heavily at Spa.
Should be an exciting session ahead.
10:44
A sprint weekend
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing and team mate Max Verstappen (NLD) Red…
10:43
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10:43
Welcome
Hello everyone to Saturday for the Belgian Grand Prix.
It's Sprint day - meaning there's a second qualifying session coming up shortly.
