What time is the Formula 1 2026 Belgian Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

The 2026 Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the Belgian Grand Prix – and here are all the details you need to know about the global start times for Sunday’s race and where to watch.

Kimi Antonelli arrives once again as the standings leader, but an unexpected retirement from the previous round at Silverstone allowed his team mate George Russell to close his advantage down to 25 points, boosted by a podium at his home race.

Their battle isn’t the only one heating up, as Ferrari took the challenge to Mercedes last time out too – Charles Leclerc secured his first victory since 2024, while podiums for Lewis Hamilton in the Sprint and Grand Prix kept him firmly on the Silver Arrows’ radar.

Head to the RACE HUB or scroll down for more on how and when you can watch the action, along with the global start times for each session.

What time is the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix?

The track action will begin with Free Practice 1 at 1330 local time on Friday, July 17, followed by Free Practice 2 at 1700.

After reviewing everything they learned on Friday, the teams and drivers will have a final hour of practice at 1230 on Saturday, July 18 before Qualifying starts at 1600. Lastly, lights out for the 44-lap Grand Prix will take place at 1500 on Sunday, July 19.

Check out the image below to find all the global start times for Sunday’s race.

How can I watch the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix?

You can enjoy coverage from every session live on F1 TV Pro (available in selected countries), which brings fans closer to the action via exclusive features like onboard cameras on all 22 of the drivers’ cars, and access to both Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows.

F1 TV Pro can be streamed easily via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. F1 TV Pro is free of ad breaks and available with commentary in six languages.

Fans can also watch via F1 TV Premium, a premier service that invites fans to step into the heart of the action with the ability to watch races in 4K Ultra HD/HDR on up to six different devices, as well as a personalised Multiview feature available on select devices with 26 different feeds to choose from.

Viewers can watch every F1 Grand Prix, F1 Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 4K Ultra HD/HDR at home, with F2, F3, F1 ACADEMY and Porsche Supercup sessions also available to watch live on the platform.

Alternatively, live timing will be available on F1.com and the F1 app across every session during the Grand Prix weekend.

Where is the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix taking place?

The Belgian Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, a classic venue that has been modified on multiple occasions since its calendar debut in 1950.

Drivers tend to love the flowing nature of its iconic corners, from Eau Rouge and Radillon to Pouhon and the Bus Stop, but face difficulties when it comes to optimising downforce levels or mastering the frequently rain-soaked track.

Although McLaren’s Oscar Piastri did exactly that in last season’s wet-dry affair, it’s likely that the contest will be between Mercedes and Ferrari this time, with Antonelli looking to shake off his reliability struggles and return to the top step. He’ll face tough competition from Hamilton, who still holds the record for the most pole positions at Spa (six).

What is the weather forecast in Belgium?

The Belgian Grand Prix’s rainy reputation could continue this weekend, with conditions currently expected to be warm with high chances of precipitation throughout the sessions. Drivers haven’t yet faced a wet weather race in 2026, so they may need to prepare for an entirely new challenge.

When can I watch F2 and F3 during the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend?

Nikola Tsolov will be looking to extend his lead in the standings as F2 embarks on Round 8 at Spa-Francorchamps, starting with Free Practice at 1105 local time on Friday, July 17. Qualifying will follow later that day at 1600 before the Sprint Race begins at 1415 on Saturday, July 18.

The racing action will conclude with the Feature Race, which gets underway at 1000 on Sunday, July 19.

F3 leader Ugo Ugochukwu will similarly be hopeful of another strong performance after a high-scoring event at Silverstone. The series’ running will kick off with Free Practice at 0955 on Friday, July 17, followed by Qualifying at 1500.

The Sprint Race will take place at 1000 on Saturday, July 18, with the Feature Race on Sunday, July 19, at 0830.