How to Follow the Belgian Grand Prix on the BBC

The Belgian Grand Prix, part of the 2026 Formula 1 season, took place at Spa-Francorchamps from 17-19 July. Kimi Antonelli led the first practice, outpacing world champion Lando Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. At the time, Antonelli was 25 points ahead of his Mercedes teammate George Russell in the drivers' championship standings. The qualification times and race were available through BBC coverage on Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, and via the BBC Sport website and app.

Saturday, 18 July featured third practice at 11:30-12:30 and qualifying from 15:00-16:00, both accessible through the same platforms. The race day commenced at 14:00 BST, with commentary provided for listeners. The weather forecast suggested dry conditions overall, although rain was possible. Saturday saw sunny intervals and a light breeze at temperatures around 22C, while Sunday’s race day was anticipated to be slightly cooler, at about 20C, but with continuing sunny intervals.

Pierre Gasly unfortunately crashed during FP2, causing significant damage to his Alpine car, while Norris faced a 10-place grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix, a setback ahead of the race. Red Bull also prepared to change Verstappen's wing following his crash. The conditions appeared favorable for the weekend, with only varied light showers expected.

This grand prix marked the 10th round of the season, and it promised exciting competitive dynamics with Antonelli in the lead as the drivers prepared to face the challenging Spa-Francorchamps circuit.