When is the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix and how can I watch it

Following Formula 1’s lengthy summer break, the action returns with the second half of the season starting with the Belgian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton’s Hungarian Grand Prix victory has moved him 24 points clear of chief title rival Sebastian Vettel, with the Ferrari driver having to settle for second place.

Vettel will be looking to strike back at a circuit Ferrari has failed to win at in almost a decade with Kimi Raikkonen’s 2009 triumph the last time the Italian manufacturer achieved victory at Spa-Francorchamps.

When is the Belgian Grand Prix?

The 2018 Belgian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday 26 August. Cars will hit the track for the first time during FP1 and FP2 on Friday, before final practice and qualifying continues on Saturday.

Where is the Belgian Grand Prix taking place?

The Belgian Grand Prix is held at Spa-Francorchamps situated in the forest in the Stavelot region. The track is 4.352 miles long and comprises of 44 laps.

Where can I watch the Belgian Grand Prix?

The 2018 Belgian Grand Prix is being shown live on both Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 (UK only).

Friday 24th August

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP FP1 – 09.45am

LIVE Channel 4 Belgian GP FP1 – 09.55am

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP FP2 – 1.45pm

LIVE Channel 4 F1 Belgian GP FP2 – 1.55am

Saturday 25th August

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP FP3 – 10.45am

LIVE Channel 4 F1 Belgian GP FP3 – 10.55am

LIVE Channel 4 Belgian GP Qualifying – 12.55pm

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP Qualifying build-up – 1pm (session start 2pm)

Sunday 26th August

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP Pit Lane LIVE – 12.30pm

LIVE Channel 4 Belgian GP Build Up – 1.00pm

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP On the Grid – 1.30pm

LIVE Channel 4 Belgian GP Race – 1.40pm

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Belgian GP Race – 2.10pm

How else can I follow the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix?

Besides the TV coverage, will be reporting live from the Spa-Francorchamps paddock this weekend with live commentary from all sessions, plus the usual news, interviews and features.

Updates will also be posted to ‘s F1 Twitter account (), and you can also follow our on-site reporter Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1) for more information.

Recent Belgian F1 Winners

2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2016: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2014: Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull)

2013: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)

Where can I watch Formula 1 in 2018?

ALL F1 races, qualifying and practice sessions will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK, with Channel 4 dual-broadcasting a selection of races LIVE on terrestrial television.

25 March Australian Grand Prix

8 April Bahrain Grand Prix

15 April Chinese Grand Prix

29 April Azerbaijan Grand Prix

13 May Spanish Grand Prix

27 May Monaco Grand Prix

10 June Canadian Grand Prix

24 June French Grand Prix

1 July Austrian Grand Prix

8 July British Grand Prix

22 July German Grand Prix

29 July Hungarian Grand Prix

26 August Belgian Grand Prix

2 September Italian Grand Prix

16 September Singapore Grand Prix

30 September Russian Grand Prix

7 October Japanese Grand Prix

21 October United States Grand Prix

28 October Mexican Grand Prix

11 November Brazilian Grand Prix

25 November Abu Dhabi Grand Prix