{"id":798015,"date":"2026-07-13T17:51:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/798015\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T17:51:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T17:51:09","slug":"what-time-is-the-formula-1-2026-belgian-grand-prix-and-how-can-i-watch-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/798015\/","title":{"rendered":"What time is the Formula 1 2026 Belgian Grand Prix and how can I watch it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">The 2026 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Belgian Grand Prix \u2013 and here are all the details you need to know about the global start times for Sunday\u2019s race and where to watch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\"><a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoia2ltaV9hbnRvbmVsbGlfbGlua19jbGlja2VkIiwiY2xpY2tUZXh0Ijp0cnVlLCJwYXRoIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9ybXVsYTEuY29tL2VuL2RyaXZlcnMva2ltaS1hbnRvbmVsbGkiLCJwYXRoVHlwZSI6ImludGVybmFsIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/drivers\/kimi-antonelli\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kimi Antonelli<\/a> arrives once again as the <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoic3RhbmRpbmdzX2xpbmtfY2xpY2tlZCIsImNsaWNrVGV4dCI6dHJ1ZSwicGF0aCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZvcm11bGExLmNvbS9lbi9yZXN1bHRzLzIwMjYvZHJpdmVycyIsInBhdGhUeXBlIjoiaW50ZXJuYWwifQ==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/results\/2026\/drivers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">standings<\/a> leader, but an <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoidW5leHBlY3RlZF9yZXRpcmVtZW50X2xpbmtfY2xpY2tlZCIsImNsaWNrVGV4dCI6dHJ1ZSwicGF0aCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZvcm11bGExLmNvbS9lbi9sYXRlc3QvYXJ0aWNsZS9hLWNhci1zaG91bGQtbm90LWJyZWFrLXdvbGZmLWxhbWVudHMtYW50b25lbGxpLW1lY2hhbmljYWwtaXNzdWUtd2l0aC1pdGFsaWFuLWRlbmllZC1lcGljLWJhdHRsZS1mb3Itc2lsdmVyc3RvbmUtd2luLjVqdUwyalRkczI2SGw0Zm9UWklXbmsiLCJwYXRoVHlwZSI6ImludGVybmFsIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/latest\/article\/a-car-should-not-break-wolff-laments-antonelli-mechanical-issue-with-italian-denied-epic-battle-for-silverstone-win.5juL2jTds26Hl4foTZIWnk\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">unexpected retirement<\/a> from the previous round at Silverstone allowed his team mate <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoiZ2VvcmdlX3J1c3NlbGxfbGlua19jbGlja2VkIiwiY2xpY2tUZXh0Ijp0cnVlLCJwYXRoIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9ybXVsYTEuY29tL2VuL2RyaXZlcnMvZ2VvcmdlLXJ1c3NlbGwiLCJwYXRoVHlwZSI6ImludGVybmFsIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/drivers\/george-russell\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">George Russell<\/a> to close his advantage down to 25 points, boosted by a podium at his home race.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Their battle isn\u2019t the only one heating up, as <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoiZmVycmFyaV9saW5rX2NsaWNrZWQiLCJjbGlja1RleHQiOnRydWUsInBhdGgiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mb3JtdWxhMS5jb20vZW4vdGVhbXMvZmVycmFyaSIsInBhdGhUeXBlIjoiaW50ZXJuYWwifQ==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/teams\/ferrari\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ferrari<\/a> took the challenge to <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoibWVyY2VkZXNfbGlua19jbGlja2VkIiwiY2xpY2tUZXh0Ijp0cnVlLCJwYXRoIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9ybXVsYTEuY29tL2VuL3RlYW1zL21lcmNlZGVzIiwicGF0aFR5cGUiOiJpbnRlcm5hbCJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/teams\/mercedes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mercedes<\/a> last time out too \u2013 <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoiY2hhcmxlc19sZWNsZXJjX2xpbmtfY2xpY2tlZCIsImNsaWNrVGV4dCI6dHJ1ZSwicGF0aCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZvcm11bGExLmNvbS9lbi9kcml2ZXJzL2NoYXJsZXMtbGVjbGVyYyIsInBhdGhUeXBlIjoiaW50ZXJuYWwifQ==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/drivers\/charles-leclerc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charles Leclerc<\/a> secured his first victory since 2024, while podiums for <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoibGV3aXNfaGFtaWx0b25fbGlua19jbGlja2VkIiwiY2xpY2tUZXh0Ijp0cnVlLCJwYXRoIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9ybXVsYTEuY29tL2VuL2RyaXZlcnMvbGV3aXMtaGFtaWx0b24iLCJwYXRoVHlwZSI6ImludGVybmFsIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/drivers\/lewis-hamilton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lewis Hamilton<\/a> in the Sprint and Grand Prix kept him firmly on the Silver Arrows\u2019 radar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Head to the <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoicmFjZV9odWJfbGlua19jbGlja2VkIiwiY2xpY2tUZXh0Ijp0cnVlLCJwYXRoIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm9ybXVsYTEuY29tL2VuL3JhY2luZy8yMDI2L2JlbGdpdW0iLCJwYXRoVHlwZSI6ImludGVybmFsIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/racing\/2026\/belgium\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RACE HUB<\/a> or scroll down for more on how and when you can watch the action, along with the global start times for each session.<\/p>\n<p>What time is the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix?<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">The track action will begin with Free Practice 1 at 1330 local time on Friday, July 17, followed by Free Practice 2 at 1700.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">After reviewing everything they learned on Friday, the teams and drivers will have a final hour of practice at 1230 on Saturday, July 18 before Qualifying starts at 1600. Lastly, lights out for the 44-lap Grand Prix will take place at 1500 on Sunday, July 19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Check out the image below to find all the global start times for Sunday\u2019s race.<\/p>\n<p>How can I watch the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix?<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">You can enjoy coverage from every session live on F1 TV Pro (<a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoiYXZhaWxhYmxlX2luX3NlbGVjdGVkX2NvdW50cmllc19saW5rX2NsaWNrZWQiLCJjbGlja1RleHQiOnRydWUsInBhdGgiOiJodHRwczovL2YxaGVscC5mb3JtdWxhMS5jb20vYXJ0aWNsZS9Mb2NhdGlvbi1BdmFpbGFiaWxpdHk\/bGFuZ3VhZ2U9ZW5fVVMiLCJwYXRoVHlwZSI6ImV4dGVybmFsIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/f1help.formula1.com\/article\/Location-Availability?language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">available in selected countries<\/a>), which brings fans closer to the action via exclusive features like onboard cameras on all 22 of the drivers\u2019 cars, and access to both Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\"><a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoiZjFfdHZfcHJvX2xpbmtfY2xpY2tlZCIsImNsaWNrVGV4dCI6dHJ1ZSwicGF0aCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vZjF0di5mb3JtdWxhMS5jb20vIiwicGF0aFR5cGUiOiJleHRlcm5hbCJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/f1tv.formula1.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">F1 TV Pro<\/a> can be streamed easily via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. F1 TV Pro is free of ad breaks and available with commentary in six languages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Fans can also watch via <a class=\"text-brand-hot-red underline decoration-1 hover:decoration-[3px]\" data-f1rd-a7s-click=\"rich_text_atom_click\" data-f1rd-a7s-context=\"eyJhY3Rpb25UeXBlIjoiZjFfdHZfcHJlbWl1bV9saW5rX2NsaWNrZWQiLCJjbGlja1RleHQiOnRydWUsInBhdGgiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mb3JtdWxhMS5jb20vZW4vbGF0ZXN0L2FydGljbGUvZjEtdHYtbGF1bmNoZXMtbmV3LWYxLXR2LXByZW1pdW0tc3Vic2NyaXB0aW9uLXRpZXIuNDZVTG9KSG52ZTN6Z08wcG1pS3pyRiIsInBhdGhUeXBlIjoiaW50ZXJuYWwifQ==\" href=\"https:\/\/www.formula1.com\/en\/latest\/article\/f1-tv-launches-new-f1-tv-premium-subscription-tier.46ULoJHnve3zgO0pmiKzrF\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">F1 TV Premium<\/a>, a premier service that invites fans to step into the heart of the action with the ability to watch races in 4K Ultra HD\/HDR on up to six different devices, as well as a personalised Multiview feature available on select devices with 26 different feeds to choose from.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Viewers can watch every F1 Grand Prix, F1 Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 4K Ultra HD\/HDR at home, with F2, F3, F1 ACADEMY and Porsche Supercup sessions also available to watch live on the platform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Alternatively, live timing will be available on F1.com and the F1 app across every session during the Grand Prix weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Where is the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix taking place?<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">The Belgian Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, a classic venue that has been modified on multiple occasions since its calendar debut in 1950.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Drivers tend to love the flowing nature of its iconic corners, from Eau Rouge and Radillon to Pouhon and the Bus Stop, but face difficulties when it comes to optimising downforce levels or mastering the frequently rain-soaked track.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Although McLaren\u2019s Oscar Piastri did exactly that in last season\u2019s wet-dry affair, it\u2019s likely that the contest will be between Mercedes and Ferrari this time, with Antonelli looking to shake off his reliability struggles and return to the top step. He\u2019ll face tough competition from Hamilton, who still holds the record for the most pole positions at Spa (six).<\/p>\n<p>What is the weather forecast in Belgium?<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">The Belgian Grand Prix\u2019s rainy reputation could continue this weekend, with conditions currently expected to be warm with high chances of precipitation throughout the sessions. Drivers haven\u2019t yet faced a wet weather race in 2026, so they may need to prepare for an entirely new challenge.<\/p>\n<p>When can I watch F2 and F3 during the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend?<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">Nikola Tsolov will be looking to extend his lead in the standings as F2 embarks on Round 8 at Spa-Francorchamps, starting with Free Practice at 1105 local time on Friday, July 17. Qualifying will follow later that day at 1600 before the Sprint Race begins at 1415 on Saturday, July 18.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">The racing action will conclude with the Feature Race, which gets underway at 1000 on Sunday, July 19.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">F3 leader Ugo Ugochukwu will similarly be hopeful of another strong performance after a high-scoring event at Silverstone. The series\u2019 running will kick off with Free Practice at 0955 on Friday, July 17, followed by Qualifying at 1500.<\/p>\n<p class=\"typography-module_body-s-regular__ul7F5 typography-module_md_body-m-regular__d9VRg typography-module_lg_body-l-regular__dPa5z\">The Sprint Race will take place at 1000 on Saturday, July 18, with the Feature Race on Sunday, July 19, at 0830.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 2026 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Belgian Grand Prix \u2013 and here are all&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":798016,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[573],"tags":[64,63,817,813,816,85],"class_list":["post-798015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-formula-1","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-f1","tag-formula-1","tag-formula1","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/798015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=798015"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/798015\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/798016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=798015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=798015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=798015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}