When is the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix and how can I watch it
Following Formula 1’s lengthy summer break, the action returns with the second half of the season starting with the Belgian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton’s Hungarian Grand Prix victory has moved him 24 points clear of chief title rival Sebastian Vettel, with the Ferrari driver having to settle for second place.
Vettel will be looking to strike back at a circuit Ferrari has failed to win at in almost a decade with Kimi Raikkonen’s 2009 triumph the last time the Italian manufacturer achieved victory at Spa-Francorchamps.
When is the Belgian Grand Prix?
Following Formula 1’s lengthy summer break, the action returns with the second half of the season starting with the Belgian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton’s Hungarian Grand Prix victory has moved him 24 points clear of chief title rival Sebastian Vettel, with the Ferrari driver having to settle for second place.
Vettel will be looking to strike back at a circuit Ferrari has failed to win at in almost a decade with Kimi Raikkonen’s 2009 triumph the last time the Italian manufacturer achieved victory at Spa-Francorchamps.
When is the Belgian Grand Prix?
The 2018 Belgian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday 26 August. Cars will hit the track for the first time during FP1 and FP2 on Friday, before final practice and qualifying continues on Saturday.
Where is the Belgian Grand Prix taking place?
The Belgian Grand Prix is held at Spa-Francorchamps situated in the forest in the Stavelot region. The track is 4.352 miles long and comprises of 44 laps.
Where can I watch the Belgian Grand Prix?
The 2018 Belgian Grand Prix is being shown live on both Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 (UK only).
Friday 24th August
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP FP1 - 09.45am
LIVE Channel 4 Belgian GP FP1 - 09.55am
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP FP2 - 1.45pm
LIVE Channel 4 F1 Belgian GP FP2 - 1.55am
Saturday 25th August
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP FP3 - 10.45am
LIVE Channel 4 F1 Belgian GP FP3 - 10.55am
LIVE Channel 4 Belgian GP Qualifying - 12.55pm
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP Qualifying build-up - 1pm (session start 2pm)
Sunday 26th August
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP Pit Lane LIVE - 12.30pm
LIVE Channel 4 Belgian GP Build Up – 1.00pm
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP On the Grid - 1.30pm
LIVE Channel 4 Belgian GP Race – 1.40pm
LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP Race - 2.10pm
How else can I follow the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix?
Besides the TV coverage, Crash.net will be reporting live from the Spa-Francorchamps paddock this weekend with live commentary from all sessions, plus the usual news, interviews and features.
Updates will also be posted to Crash.net's F1 Twitter account (@CRASH_NET_F1), and you can also follow our on-site reporter Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1) for more information.
Recent Belgian F1 Winners
2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2014: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)
2013: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
Where can I watch Formula 1 in 2018?
ALL F1 races, qualifying and practice sessions will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK, with Channel 4 dual-broadcasting a selection of races LIVE on terrestrial television.
25 March Australian Grand Prix
29 April Azerbaijan Grand Prix
26 August Belgian Grand Prix
2 September Italian Grand Prix
16 September Singapore Grand Prix
30 September Russian Grand Prix
7 October Japanese Grand Prix
21 October United States Grand Prix
28 October Mexican Grand Prix
11 November Brazilian Grand Prix
25 November Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
