Belgian Grand Prix ⋅ 2026 Schedule
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Belgian GP Schedule 2026: Formula 1
Track Schedule
F1 track action starts on Friday at Spa-Francorchamps with First Practice and Second Practice for teams to find the perfect setup.
Third Practice takes place on Saturday, building up to Qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
| Friday | First Practice | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| Second Practice | 17:00 - 18:00 | |
| Saturday | Third Practice | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - 17:00 | |
| Sunday | Grand Prix (44 laps or 120 minutes)* | 15:00 - 17:00 |
*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.
Driver Track Parade
This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. Drivers warm up for the race by waving at you and answering questions.
The Drivers’ Parade at the Belgian GP is on Sunday from 13:00 – 13:30.
Belgian GP Schedule 2026: Support Races
Formula 2
A good chance to see the star drivers of the future. F2, the feeder series to F1 has seen many well-known names pass through its ranks. The single-seater cars have an identical chassis, engine and tyres which means it’s all about driver skill and the racing is close.
On Friday, Formula 2 has Practice, Qualifying and a Press Conference. Saturday features the Sprint Race and a Press Conference, followed by the Feature Race and final Press Conference on Sunday.
Formula 3
Formula 3 is an important step on the road to success in single-seater motor racing. Drivers who do well here usually go on to compete in F2 and sometimes even make the leap to F1.
Friday features Formula 3 Practice, Qualifying and a Press Conference. Saturday brings the Sprint Race and another Press Conference, followed by the Feature Race on Sunday.
Porsche Supercup
The long term support act for F1, Porche Supercup is a one make racing series that accompanies most of the European F1 races and some of the long hauls too.
Friday features Porsche Supercup Practice, followed by Qualifying on Saturday and the Race on Sunday.
Historic F1 Car Demonstration
Don’t miss seeing some legendary F1 cars in action during the race weekend. The historic demonstration features a variety of classic F1 cars, showcasing the rich heritage of the sport. It’s a rare treat to see these vintage machines, once driven by the greatest names in F1, out of the museums and back on the track.
Historic F1 cars run on Friday from 12:30 – 12:50, Saturday from 17:15 – 17:35 and Sunday from 12:30 – 12:50.
Gate Opening & Closing Times
| Friday | 06:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 00:30 |
Full Timetable for the Belgian Grand Prix Weekend
| Friday 17 July | Local time | |
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Practice Session | 09:55 - 10:40 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 11:05 - 11:50 |
| FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 12:00 - 13:00 |
| Formula 1 | Historic F1 Cars Demonstration | 12:30 - 12:50 |
| FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 13:30 - 14:30 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Qualifying Session | 15:00 - 15:30 |
| Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 15:30 - 16:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 15:55 - 16:25 |
| FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 18:10 - 18:40 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Practice Session | 18:30 - 19:15 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 18:45 - 19:15 |
| Saturday 18 July | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Sprint Race (12 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:00 - 10:45 |
| FIA Formula 3 | Press Conference | 11:05 - 11:35 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Qualifying Session | 11:20 - 11:50 |
| FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION | 12:30 - 13:30 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (18 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:15 - 15:05 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 15:25 - 15:55 |
| FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 16:00 - 17:00 |
| Formula 1 | Press Conference | 17:00 - 18:00 |
| Formula 1 | Historic F1 Cars Demonstration | 17:15 - 17:35 |
| F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk, Trophy Photo & Track Tour | 18:30 - 19:30 |
| Sunday 19 July | ||
|---|---|---|
| FIA Formula 3 | Feature Race (15 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 08:30 - 09:20 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (25 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 10:00 - 11:05 |
| FIA Formula 2 | Press Conference | 11:25 - 11:55 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup | Race (12 Laps or 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 11:45 - 12:20 |
| Formula 1 | Historic F1 Cars Demonstration | 12:30 - 12:50 |
| Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 13:00 - 13:30 |
| Formula 1 | National Anthem | 14:44 - 14:46 |
| FORMULA 1 | GRAND PRIX (44 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 15:00 - 17:00 |
All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.
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