14:03
The 2024 Belgian GP is underway
Can Max Verstappen win from 11th on the grid? Here we go at Spa...
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24 leads at the start of the race…
2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Race as it happened
Recap the 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix.
28 Jul 2024
14:00
Formation lap underway
Leclerc leads the pack away for the formation lap.
13:57
Tyres
Mediums for everyone except Sainz, Stroll and Zhou on the hards; Ricciardo on the softs.
13:51
Reminder of the grid
Leclerc, Perez, Hamilton, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Sainz, Alonso, Ocon, Albon, Verstappen, Gasly, Ricciardo, Bottas, Stroll, Hulkenberg, Magnussen, Sargeant, Zhou and Tsunoda.
13:47
Tyre chat
Here who has what in terms of the top four teams:
Leclerc: Two mediums & two hards
Perez, Verstappen: Two mediums & one hard
Sainz, Hamilton, Russell, Norris, Piastri: One medium & two hards
13:30
30 minutes until lights out
Drivers are heading to the grid ahead of the usual pre-race activities.
13:25
The drivers' parade at Spa
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World…
13:17
What to expect
- McLaren and Red Bull to have the best race pace
- Perez with a great chance to lead after Lap 1, starting second beind Leclerc
- Verstappen starts from 11th after his grid penalty
- A dry race
- Two-stop strategy according to Pirelli
13:15
The grid
Leclerc, Perez, Hamilton, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Sainz, Alonso, Ocon, Albon, Verstappen, Gasly, Ricciardo, Bottas, Stroll, Hulkenberg, Magnussen, Sargeant, Zhou and Tsunoda.
13:11
Welcome
Hello everyone and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for race day at the Belgian Grand Prix.
The 44-lap race kicks off in just under 50 minutes' time as Charles Leclerc looks to return to winning ways from pole position.
