Spa-Francorchamps is gearing up for the 14th round of the 2024 Formula 1 season, taking place from July 25 to 27. Fans are eagerly anticipating the action, especially the qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris of McLaren showcased impressive form during Friday’s practice, topping the charts and leading his teammate, Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen, the current championship front-runner, closely followed the McLaren duo, securing third place.
The qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled to begin at 4 pm local time (GMT +2) on Saturday. Fans can tune in from different time zones: 2:00 PM GMT, 3:00 PM BST, 4:00 PM CEST, 4:00 PM SAT, 5:00 PM EAT, 10:00 AM ET, 7:00 AM PT, midnight AEST (Sunday), 11:00 PM JST, and 7:30 PM IST.
Formula 1 broadcasts are available live in nearly every country globally. In Europe, Austria viewers can watch via Servus TV or ORF, Belgium has RTBF, Telenet, and Play Sports, while other European nations have their respective broadcasters. Over in the Americas, ESPN Network caters to US viewers, and Canada has RDS, RDS2, TSN, and Noovo. Similarly, fans across Asia, Oceania, and Africa have their designated channels, including CCTV in China, beIN SPORTS in several Asian countries, and SuperSport across Africa.
For those who prefer streaming, F1 TV offers subscriptions for live streaming of qualifying sessions on various devices. Some local broadcasters also provide on-demand services, such as Sky TV in the UK and Movistar in Spain.
McLaren fans should be excited about the performances in practice. Norris clocked a time of 1:42.260, followed by Piastri with a time of 1:42.475. Verstappen was just a hair’s breadth away with a time of 1:42.477. Meanwhile, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, along with Mercedes’ George Russell, were competitive but fell short of the top spot.
The qualifying promises to be a thrilling session with the potential reshuffling of drivers in the top positions. Will McLaren maintain their lead, or will Verstappen’s consistency pay off? As always, the unpredictability of Formula 1 keeps fans on the edge of their seats.
Stay tuned as the Belgian Grand Prix qualifying unfolds, setting the stage for an exhilarating race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.
