It is a little late since the previous Grand Prix, so let’s start again in a summary …
In early July, Lando Noris Won your home raceBritish Grand Prix, as Nico hallkenberg Took him First formula 1 Podium in a wet race in silverstone.
The race marked the point of halfway in the season, where Oscar piastryThe championship lead on Noris has reduced considerably, but McLaren has still maintained a strong hold of the two championships.
At 13 rounds in the spa – a sprint weekend and a historical circuit was equally enjoyed by fans and drivers.
Weather forecast – Rain
On Friday, light rainfall and high levels of 20 ° C (68 ° F) are set, equal temperatures on Saturday and most days are cloudy throughout the day.
There is a forecast for more rainfall and similar temperature in high teenagers throughout the day.
jump to: Circuit History and Statistics , 2024 race , Race prediction , how to see , Championship standing
Fresh news
Red Bull filled the brake with a blow declaration that the team’s principal Christian Horner Was dismissed, Was there a gambling to keep his dismissal Max Verustapane (Who is being agreed by Mercedes)? Find out in us Analysis Team management reshuffle.
Senior data of Red Bull promoted the principal of the racing bulls team, Laurent MacisTo lead the team, and there is no doubt that he would be a popular person with reporters later this week, as journalists want to clarify the situation in Red Bull.
Still on the subject of red bull, Carlos Sainz It is said that he still does not understand why Red Bull did not sign it This season as a team partner of Max Vestapane’s team for this season.
For more red bull analysis and preview of Belgium Grand Prix, listen to the latest episode of ESPN’s F1 Podcast Unlapped With Nat Saunders and Lawrence Edmondson.
Circuit data and history
Spa-francorchamps are one of the most prestigious F1 circuits and is a favorite of fans and drivers. It is one of the seven circuits that was part of the opening season of F1 in 1950, and has been left only two years since then.
The 1957 version was canceled due to financial troubles related to fuel rationing and suggestion crisis, and Race of 1969 canceled On security concerns raised by Jackie Stewart,
The original 1921 circuit was 14.9 km long and was built using public roads. The following year, a chicken was installed to slow the cars, but it would be the final year of the ‘Old Spa’ as the F1 transferred to the Zolders and Nills for the next 10 years.
The spa redeveloped in 1979 and saw the track to 7 km short, which still makes it the longest circuit on the F1 calendar.
The spa shares a similar background for Austrian Grand Prix, which is accompanied by the forests and hills of the addition area. The circuit, which sweeps through the forest, has everything you want: changes in height, ahead of opportunities and highly unexpected weather.
It introduces the famous pair of EO Roose and Radylon as one of the most difficult (and most difficult) corners in F1.
First f1 race: 1950
Laps: 44 laps of 7 km circuit. Total race distance 308 km
Law Record: 1: 44.701, Sergio Perez (2024)
Most wins: Michael Schumacher With six (1992, 1995–1997, 2001–2002). Other winners from the current grid:
Most poles: Six with Hamilton (2008, 2013, 2015, 2017-2018, 2020). Other pole seater from the current grid:
What makes special: Sweeping through Ardnis One, high-speed rollercoster is considered one of the most prestigious places of F1. The possibility of mythological corners such as Eau Rouge and Blancimont and the possibility of a completely unexpected weather combines the play of this circuit.
What the driver says about it: “Spa is probably the best circuit in the world, and every lap you do here is magic.” , Fernando Alonso
Where to see: EO Roose and Radylon. One of the most famous sections in motorsports, where cars explode upwards on the full throttle. Here the Grandstands gave it an incredible view of the height change and commitment required to take it out.
Funny facts about spa:
-
Verstappen was born in Belgium’s Belgian mother Sophie Kumpain, which relaxedly makes the spa-francharchamp as well as a zandwort with the race of her home
-
Giving a discount to Vastapane, no Belgian driver has won Belgian Grand Prix
-
The original bus stop chicken at the end of the lap was actually taken from a bus stop as a 1921 circuit design.
-
EO Roose did not provide facilities on the original circuit layout. Before F1, the name is synonymous with a river in leg Red oxide deposit
-
The 24 -hour spa started in 1924, making it the oldest race held in the circuit.
-
Of the 69 editions of Belgium Grand Prix, 27 have been won by pole.
What happened last year?
It was a Mercedes led by one or two George RussellBut later he was disqualified for one Low weight carHis team partner Lewis Hamilton inherited the win – his second win of the season.
The race was tight with the top three to separate from 1.1 seconds, but the Mercedes strategy on the pole Charles Lakeler for the race lead and Hamilton’s Lunge was the step that enabled the victory.
Who will win?
At this time, it is difficult to bet against anyone other than the McLaren driver. Momentum has recently been with Noris, but Piastry has not lost any of its performances and is our pick to turn on Tide and win its first win since Spain at the end of this week.
How to see championship
In the drivers’ championship, Piastry’s lead team’s partner Noris has come down by eight points. However, McLaren pair are ahead of the rest of the region as Verustapane is 61 points behind Noris in the third.
McLaren led the Constractors Championship with 460 points, 238 ahead of the second best Ferrari.
How to see GP
For fans only in the US, see on ESPN and ESPN+,
Live Broadcasting Coverage Sky Sports F1 and BBC Radio 5 Live in the UK.
For news, analysis and updates, Follow coverage with ESPN’s F1 team Nat Saunders and Lawrence Admondson at Spa and on social media.
Session below session in BST (British summer). Local time is central European summer time (BST to +1 hr).
Friday
Free practice one: 11: 30-12: 30 BST
Sprint qualifying: 15: 30-16: 14 BST
Saturday
Sprint Race: 11: 00-12: 00 BST
Qualification: 15: 00-16: 00 BST
sunday
The race begins: 14:00 BST (Live Text Commentary Build-up 13:15 from BST Espn.co.uk,
, Standing , Calendar , Teams
– 2025 F1 Circuit: Why are their history, statistics and special
, Major facts on drivers, teams, places, more
, Due to rooting for each F1 driver, questions for every team
– Meet the miscreants: What do you expect from the 2025 F1 class
