At over seven kilometers, Spa-Francorchamps is one of the longest tracks on the Formula 1 calendar. The race consists of 44 laps, with plenty of technical sections that make it a thrilling challenge for drivers. The Ardennes weather, known for its unpredictability, adds an extra element of excitement, ensuring that both qualifying and the race will be fascinating to watch.

The circuit features two DRS zones, but despite this, a high top speed is still a key target for drivers. Striking the perfect balance between grip and speed pushes drivers to their limits. And as we’ve seen in previous years, if a storm cloud appears over the hills, you can be sure that both qualifying and the race will get even more interesting.

Thursday July 24 will see drivers take place in the media center for the first press conferences. FP1 and Sprint Qualifying take place on Friday July 25, followed by the Sprint Race and Grand Prix Qualifying on Saturday July 26. Five red lights will go out for the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday July 27.

The Belgian GP can be followed live on GPblog an hour before each session. As with all other Grands Prix, the race will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and F1TV Pro, as well as the sprint race, qualifying and free practice sessions.

Track time

Free Practice 1: Friday, July 25 12:30 - 13:30 

Sprint Qualifying: Friday, July 25 16:30-17:14

Sprint Race: Saturday, July 26 12:00-13:00

Qualifying: Saturday, July 26 16:00-17:00

Race: Sunday, July 27 15:00-17:00

CEST

Free Practice 1: Friday, July 25 12:30 - 13:30 

Sprint Qualifying: Friday, July 25 16:30-17:14

Sprint Race: Saturday, July 26 12:00-13:00

Qualifying: Saturday, July 26 16:00-17:00

Race: Sunday, July 27 15:00-17:00

The Belgian Grand Prix is the thirteenth race on the 2025 F1 calendar – after the British GP and before the Hungarian GP. View the full 2025 F1 calendar here.

Watching the Belgian GP on F1TV and Sky Sports

In 2025, Formula 1 will once again be broadcast in the UK by Sky Sports. All F1 sessions across the weekend will be available on their broadcasting channel, with live commentary by David Croft and ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle. Sky Sports will also provide pre- and post-race coverage of qualifying and the Grand Prix.

Another option to watch Formula 1 live is through F1TV Pro, the official streaming service of Formula 1. F1TV Pro broadcasts all the sessions from the Belgian GP live, and viewers have the ability to choose their preferred commentators as well.

In 2024 local hero Max Verstappen, who is half-Belgium, did not quite have a successful race in the Ardennes. The Red Bull driver took a ten place grid penalty for engine component changes after qualifying on pole. Charles Leclerc led the pack away on Sunday, but quickly lost ground to quicker cars around him. Surprisingly, the Mercedes duo was lightning quick and took it to first and second place. With an audacious one-stop strategy, George Russell came home in first place from teammate Lewis Hamilton. Unfortunately, the winning Mercedes would later be disqualified and Hamilton therefore inherited his second win of the season through his fellow countryman’s bad luck. Piastri and Leclerc completed the podium places.

Hamilton shares second place in the all time list of most successful drivers at Spa-Francorchamps, with five total victories. Ayrton Senna also holds five wins around this racetrack, but no one is a match for Michael Schumacher’s six wins at the venue. Who knows whether Hamilton might equal the German’s record this year driving for Ferrari.