How to follow Belgian Grand Prix on the BBC

The Belgian Grand Prix, which will take place from July 25 through July 27, will kick off Formula 1’s second half of the season.

Because Saturday’s 15-lap race is a sprint weekend, extra points will be offered.

Lando Norris’ recent victories in the drivers’ championship lead McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by eight points, compared to Lando Norris’ previous two victories.

Most intelligent speakers will be able to hear commentary on the race on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport, and the BBC Sport website and app.

Download the Chequered Flag podcast, which reviews and previews each season’s race.

All times BST

Friday, July 25th.

(BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers) Practice time: 11:30 – 12:30

15:30-16:14 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers) for Sprint qualifying.

Saturday, July 26

Sprint race at 11:00 (Smart speakers, BBC Radio 5 Live, Sports Extra 2, and BBC Sounds)

(BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2, BBC Sounds, and smart speakers) 15:00-16:00 (QQ)

Sunday, July 27

The Ardennes Forest’s Spa has a reputation for being unpredictable, and the early forecast suggests that this year will not be one of them.

Laurent Mekies takes over for the first time since Christian Horner’s dismissal as the Red Bull team’s principal and chief executive following his promotion from Racing Bulls.

The 48-year-old Frenchman, who was previously Ferrari’s racing director, had been with Racing Bulls since the start of the 2024 season.

Since Red Bull’s main F1 team’s debut in 2005, nobody has taken charge of them other than Horner.