Overview
- The Belgian Grand Prix is set for 17–19 July at Spa‑Francorchamps, with the race scheduled as a 44‑lap event starting at 14:00 BST on Sunday.
- The BBC published detailed session times and will carry commentary on Radio 5 Sports Extra, Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport app while posting full post‑race shows on iPlayer and YouTube.
- Weather forecasts point to rain across the weekend and a roughly 65% chance of rain for qualifying, a condition that could change tyre choice and on‑track strategy.
- Kimi Antonelli still leads the drivers' standings but his advantage over George Russell has narrowed to 25 points after Silverstone, where Charles Leclerc won the race.
- Formula 1 organisers announced a Spa–Barcelona rotation for 2027–2032, and Spa serves as the penultimate stop before the series’ month‑long summer break, making car setup and energy management especially important for teams.