Formula 1’s long European leg moves from Hungary to Belgium this weekend. And as the Belgian Grand Prix 2024 has an early weather forecast of showers, it will likely be one of the most challenging races this year.
However, the rains cannot wash away the excitement around the Belgium-based race. After all, the F1 2024 calendar is perhaps in its most enthralling phase right now. We will talk about that shortly, but first, here are all the important details you need to keep in mind about the upcoming Grand Prix:
- Date:26 to 28 July
- Venue:Francorchamps, Belgium
- Where to watch:F1 TV
Three consecutive losses have pushed reigning world champion Max Verstappen to the edge. He is yet to win a race in July 2024 and ever since the Spanish Grand Prix in June, he has finished on the podium just once. While he has been inconsistent throughout the season, this is Verstappen’s poorest run of form in a long time.
Yes, he still sits atop the 2024 Drivers’ Standings and maintains a 76-point lead over second-ranked Lando Norris. But the Belgian’s string of poor performances has provided others with the perfect opportunity to close the gap and vie for the championship.
Verstappen heads to his home Grand Prix with his back against the wall. Will he be able to script a comeback in front of his countrymen this weekend? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, to ensure you do not miss out on such thrilling F1 action, we bring you the schedule (dates) for the Belgian Grand Prix 2024 (including the Qualifying race), its venue (location) and details of the live stream.
The history of the Belgian Grand Prix
Held for the first time in 1925, the Belgian Grand Prix had been an intermittent race till 1983, post which it became a regular member of the F1 calendar. With 79 editions to date, it is one of the most significant races in the modern era.
German motorsports legend Michael Schumacher enjoys the record for being the most successful driver at the Belgian Grand Prix with six wins. On the other hand, Ferrari holds the pole position among the constructors — the ‘Prancing Horse’ has won a staggering 18 races in Belgium.
Local hero Max Verstappen heads to the Belgium-based race in 2024 as its defending champion.
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A close look at the schedule (including the final race) of the Belgian Grand Prix 2024
According to its schedule, the Belgian Grand Prix 2024 will commence with the Practice 1 race on Friday, 26 July (5:00 PM IST). The hour-long race will be followed by a second practice race, Practice 2, later that day (08:30 PM IST).
On Saturday, 27 July, the drivers will roll out on the track for a final practice session, Practice 3 (4:00 PM IST). In the second half, the Qualifying race will take place (7:30 PM IST). The results of the Qualifying race will set the grid for the main event.
The final or the main race of the Belgian Grand Prix 2024 will be held on Sunday, 28 July (6:30 PM IST onwards).
What is the venue for the Belgian Grand Prix 2024?
The Belgian Grand Prix 2024 will be contested on the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Francorchamps, Wallonia, Belgium. This 7-kilometre-long track can accommodate up to 70,000 spectators.
How to live stream the Belgian Grand Prix 2024 in India?
F1 fans all over the world can live stream all of the races of the Belgian Grand Prix 2024 on F1 TV, the official broadcaster of the event. Those with an F1 TV Pro plan subscription can also watch the race live, complete with access to real-time onboard cameras.
Additionally, fans in India can watch the race on FanCode.
Wait, are we likely to see Deadpool on the Belgian track this weekend?
The fan-favourite ‘merc with a mouth’ returns to the silver screen after six years in the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) instalment, Deadpool & Wolverine. Since its opening weekend coincides with the Belgian Grand Prix 2024, it is only fitting that the ‘Deadpool-fever’ took over F1 as well.
The BWT Alpine F1 team has leaked images of a one-off livery for the Belgium-based race. Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, the two drivers of the constructor side, will drive cars painted in red and black as a nod to Deadpool’s costume.
In addition, the cars will also feature yellow claw marks to celebrate Wolverine, the other titular hero of the film.
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
