Here’s the full weekend schedule for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix as Formula 1 makes its penultimate stop before the summer break.
Set against the backdrop of the Ardennes, Spa-Francorchamps remains one of the defining rounds of the calendar, not only because of its history and atmosphere but because it consistently exposes the strengths and weaknesses of every car on the grid.
With long straights, dramatic elevation changes, unforgiving high-speed corners and weather that can turn from bright sunshine to heavy rain in a matter of minutes, the Belgian Grand Prix is once again expected to deliver a weekend packed with tactical intrigue and racing significance.
The weekend’s structure follows the familiar three-day format, giving teams one final opportunity to refine their setups, test tire behavior, and adapt to the demands of the circuit before the competitive sessions decide the starting order.
Track action kicks off on Friday with two practice sessions, first at 1:30pm local time and then again at 5:00pm local time. Saturday begins with the final practice session at 12:30pm local time, followed by qualifying at 4:00pm local time.
The race itself takes place on Sunday, July 19, with lights out scheduled for 3:00 pm local time.
Kimi Antonelli heads to Spa-Francorchamps aiming to recover after disappointing weekends in Silverstone and Barcelona where he failed to score any points on Sunday, significantly reducing his championship advantage to just 25 points.
Mercedes teammate George Russell remains his closest rival in the drivers’ standings after delivering consistent second-place finishes in both rounds and victory in Austria.
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Full F1 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend schedule
| Day/Event | Local Time | UK Time (BST) | Eastern Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 17 | |||
| F3 Free Practice | 09:30 | 08:30 | 03:30 |
| F2 Free Practice | 11:05 | 10:05 | 05:05 |
| F1 Free Practice 1 | 13:30 | 12:30 | 07:30 |
| F3 Qualifying | 15:00 | 14:00 | 09:00 |
| F2 Qualifying | 15:55 | 14:55 | 09:55 |
| F1 Free Practice 2 | 17:00 | 16:00 | 11:00 |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||
| F3 Sprint Race (12 Laps) | 10:00 | 09:00 | 04:00 |
| F1 Free Practice 3 | 12:30 | 11:30 | 06:30 |
| F2 Sprint Race (18 Laps) | 14:15 | 13:15 | 08:15 |
| F1 Qualifying | 16:00 | 15:00 | 10:00 |
| Sunday, July 19 | |||
| Formula 3 Feature Race (15 Laps) | 08:30 | 07:30 | 02:30 |
| Formula 2 Feature Race (25 Laps) | 10:00 | 09:00 | 04:00 |
| Formula 1 Race (44 Laps) | 15:00 | 14:00 | 09:00 |
how to watch the Belgian Grand Prix
Sky Sports F1 will offer live coverage for viewers in the United Kingdom, while Apple TV will give subscribers in the U.S full‑weekend access to every practice, qualifying and race plus on‑board cameras.
F1 TV remains the global subscription streaming service.
