Formula 1 fans, get ready! The iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit is hosting the 14th round of the 2024 season this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know for an adrenaline-packed race!
The Spa circuit, known for its challenging turns and unpredictable weather, will set the stage for the final race before F1’s three-week break.
Max Verstappen has dominated the Belgian GP, winning the last three races here. However, he’s facing a significant challenge this year with a 10-place grid drop due to exceeding his engine allocation.
Meanwhile, McLaren has shown impressive speed in recent rounds, positioning themselves as serious contenders. Verstappen will have to work hard to keep his winning streak alive.
For those planning to catch the action, here are the session timings. All times are provided in various time zones to keep global fans looped in:
United Kingdom/Portugal:
Friday, 26th July 2024
– Free Practice 1: 12:30 – 13:30 BST
– Free Practice 2: 16:00 – 17:00 BST
Saturday, 27th July 2024
– Free Practice 3: 11:30 – 12:30 BST
– Qualifying: 15:00 – 16:00 BST
Sunday, 28th July 2024
– Race: 14:00 BST
Europe:
Friday, 26th July 2024
– Free Practice 1: 13:30 – 14:30 CEST
– Free Practice 2: 17:00 – 18:00 CEST
Saturday, 27th July 2024
– Free Practice 3: 12:30 – 13:30 CEST
– Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00 CEST
Sunday, 28th July 2024
– Race: 15:00 CEST
United States (Eastern Time):
Friday, 26th July 2024
– Free Practice 1: 07:30 – 08:30 ET
– Free Practice 2: 11:00 – 12:00 ET
Saturday, 27th July 2024
– Free Practice 3: 06:30 – 07:30 ET
– Qualifying: 10:00 – 11:00 ET
Sunday, 28th July 2024
– Race: 09:00 ET
United States (Pacific Time):
Friday, 26th July 2024
– Free Practice 1: 04:30 – 05:30 PT
– Free Practice 2: 08:00 – 09:00 PT
Saturday, 27th July 2024
– Free Practice 3: 03:30 – 04:30 PT
– Qualifying: 07:00 – 08:00 PT
Sunday, 28th July 2024
– Race: 06:00 PT
Australia:
Friday, 26th July 2024
– Free Practice 1: 21:30 – 22:30 AEST
Saturday, 27th July 2024
– Free Practice 2: 01:00 – 02:00 AEST
– Free Practice 3: 20:30 – 21:30 AEST
Sunday, 28th July 2024
– Qualifying: 00:00 – 01:00 AEST
– Race: 23:00 AEST
Japan:
Friday, 26th July 2024
– Free Practice 1: 20:30 – 21:30 JST
Saturday, 27th July 2024
– Free Practice 2: 00:00 – 01:00 JST
– Free Practice 3: 19:30 – 20:30 JST
Sunday, 28th July 2024
– Qualifying: 23:00 – 00:00 JST
– Race: 22:00 JST
Africa:
Friday, 26th July 2024
– Free Practice 1: 13:30 – 14:30 SAT / 14:30 – 15:30 EAT
– Free Practice 2: 17:00 – 18:00 SAT / 18:00 – 19:00 EAT
Saturday, 27th July 2024
– Free Practice 3: 12:30 – 13:30 SAT / 13:30 – 14:30 EAT
– Qualifying: 16:00 – 17:00 SAT / 17:00 – 18:00 EAT
Sunday, 28th July 2024
– Race: 15:00 SAT / 16:00 EAT
India:
Friday, 26th July 2024
– Free Practice 1: 17:00 – 18:00 IST
– Free Practice 2: 20:30 – 21:30 IST
Saturday, 27th July 2024
– Free Practice 3: 16:00 – 17:00 IST
– Qualifying: 19:30 – 20:30 IST
Sunday, 28th July 2024
– Race: 18:30 IST
Check the Formula 1 schedule page for the broadcast times in your local timezone.
With the stage set at Spa-Francorchamps and tough competition ahead, the 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix promises to be an unmissable event!
