With Formula One reaching Round 14 at Spa-Francorchamps, the Belgian Grand Prix 2024 is around the corner before the three-week summer break. Piastri’s maiden win last week at the Hungarian Grand Prix 2024 made him the seventh different winner in the 13 races this season. This finish brought them closer to Red Bull and Max Verstappen in this championship.
Here is everything you need to know about the Belgian Grand Prix 2024:
Weather Forecast:
The weather forecast predicts highs between 19-21 degrees, with showers on Friday and Saturday but calm and dry conditions for Sunday.
Belgian Grand Prix 2024: Latest News
- Criticizing Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton has said, ‘You should start acting like a champion,’ or words to that effect. ”
- Lando Norris said he apologized for the fact that the team orders dispute at the end of the Hungarian GP marred Piastri’s first victory.
- Upon the radio rant before the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen stood up for his team, saying they deserved better for what they have done this season.
- Still, Carlos Sainz has not unveiled his plans for the year 2025, though admitted that he would be staying on in F1.
- Alpine has revealed Deadpool & Wolverine advertising for Spa.
Circuit Stats & History
The greatest traditions and the modernity of Spa-Francorchamps will always make a charm in the eyes of fans and participants of the World Championship. It is one of seven circuits to have been a part of the first championship grid in 1950 and has been home to the Belgian Grand Prix since 1985, although barely two.
The challenge of this circuit, located in the forests and hills of the Ardennes is the elevation changes, opportunities to overtake, and virtually unpredictable weather conditions. It includes such a classic as the Eau Rouge turn that many years ago was considered one of the most difficult in the F1.
- Laps: 44 (7 km each, totaling 308 km)
- Lap Record: 1:46.286 (Valtteri Bottas, 2018)
- Most Wins: Michael Schumacher (6), Ayrton Senna (5), Lewis Hamilton (4), Max Verstappen (3), Daniel Ricciardo (1), Charles Leclerc (1)
- Most Poles: Lewis Hamilton (6), Michael Schumacher (1), Max Verstappen (1), Charles Leclerc (2), Carlos Sainz (1)
What Happened Last Year?
Verstappen right after he had emerged as the winner of the sprint race on Saturday graced the starting line from the sixth slot having applied for a new gearbox. It was not important – Verstappen won ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez by 22 seconds. In Ferrari, Leclerc who started the race at pole position could only manage to finish at the third position.
Who’s Going to Win?
This track suits Red Bull more than the Hungaroring, but Verstappen might face a 10-place grid drop if the team decides to change his engine. This could shift the advantage to Mercedes, who are likely to thrive. McLaren’s performance across all circuits recently makes it a wide-open fight for the win.
When to watch the Belgian Grand Prix 2024
Friday:
- Free Practice 1: 12:30-13:30 BST
- Free Practice 2: 16:00-17:00 BST
Saturday:
- Free Practice 3: 11:30-12:30 BST
- Qualifying: 15:00-16:00 BST
Sunday:
- Race starts: 14:00 BST
Championship Standings Before the Belgian Grand Prix 2024
Verstappen tops the driver’s standings, 76 points ahead of Norris, and Leclerc isn’t much further behind Norris having a point deficit. In the case of constructors, Red Bull currently has 278 points, ahead of McLaren with 227, where for this year’s and perhaps the previous two years, Red Bull started as favourites from the bookmakers.
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