Belgian GP gets the green light amid delay and rain threats to start!
Updated: 16:21, 27 Jul 2025
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The start of the 2025 Formula One Belgian Grand Prix was delayed due to the deteriorating conditions as several drivers complained due to poor visibility. Now the FIA has given the green light for the race to go on.
The start of the Belgian Grand Prix was delayed due to poor visibility amid deteriorating conditions as several drivers reach out to their teams to express concerns regarding the poor visibility.
Max Verstappen was not among them, as the current F1 champion deemed the decision to be too cautious.
FIA sets new start time for the 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix
After an hour-long delay the FIA has now provided an updated start time to the Belgian Grand Prix.
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The race will go ahead, and the start time of the 13th round of the F1 world championship is set at 16:20 local Belgium time.
Drivers are already donning on their helmets and taking their place in their cars, readying themselves for the start of the race in Spa-Francorchamps.
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