Belgian Grand Prix 2024: Schedule, Date & Time and Weather Forecast for Spa

The Belgian Grand Prix is a fan favourite on the Formula One calendar, and the 2024 season promises to bring excitement and intense competition to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend. After an eventful Hungarian Grand Prix, teams are eager to either continue their momentum or bounce back with strong performances.

The 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix saw McLaren dominate with a one-two finish in both qualifying and the race, setting high expectations for their performance in Belgium. Red Bull, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a challenging weekend.

Max Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with the team's strategy, finishing in P5 after a collision with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. Sergio Perez faces evaluation during the summer break and will be under pressure to deliver a strong performance.

What to Expect from Belgian Grand Prix 2024?

In the cooler conditions expected at Spa, Mercedes and Ferrari aim to close the gap to McLaren. Lewis Hamilton managed to secure a podium finish in Hungary, but George Russell struggled, starting poorly in qualifying and only managing to climb up to P8 in the race. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished ahead of Verstappen due to the latter's incident, while Carlos Sainz had a quieter race, finishing in P6.

Other teams like VCARB will also be eager to make their mark. Drivers will be looking to leverage the unique challenges of the Spa circuit, known for its long straights and elevation changes, to add significant results to their resumes.

The schedule for the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix in Indian Standard Time (IST) is as follows:

Friday, July 26, 2024

- Practice 1 (FP1): 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM IST

- Practice 2 (FP2): 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM IST

Saturday, July 27, 2024

- Practice 3 (FP3): 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST

- Qualifying: 7:30 PM - 8:30  PM IST

Sunday, July 28, 2024

- Race: 6:30 PM IST