2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix: schedule, practice, qualifying, race start times and weather

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Image caption, The 2023 Belgian Grand Prix saw rain on all three race days at Spa-Francorchamps

Round 14 of the 2024 Formula 1 season will take place on 27-28 July at Spa-Francorchamps, where the Belgian Grand Prix will be held. This is the last race before the summer break.

Lewis Hamilton finished third on the podium, while reigning world champion Max Verstappen took fifth after colliding with the Mercedes driver towards the end of the race.

Norris has reduced Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ championship to 76 points.

Session start times and BBC coverage from Spa-Francorchamps

There will be BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary, available online only on the BBC Sport website and app.

You can now listen on most smart speakers too. All you have to do is say “ask BBC Sounds to play the Belgian Grand Prix” followed by the current session.

Friday 26 July (all times BST)

First Practice – 12:30-13:30 (online only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Second Practice – 16:00-17:00 (online only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Third Practice – 11:30-12:30 (online only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Qualifying – 15:00-16:00 (online only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Race – 2pm (online only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

What is the weather forecast for the Belgian GP?

According to the preliminary forecasts for Spa-Francorchamps, all three race days will see sunny spells and little wind.

During the two practice sessions on Friday, the chance of rain is around 26%, while it is expected to remain dry throughout Saturday’s qualifying sessions and Sunday’s Grand Prix.

However, the weather at the challenging Belgian circuit can be changeable, with last year’s event hit by heavy rainfall and safety concerns.