Belgium will become the new racing capital for the last week of July. As the fierce drivers return to their cockpits, Spa-Francorchamps is preparing for the live action. While Red Bull’s Max Verstappen would be desperate to redeem himself, Lando Norris too won’t let the team engineer’s indecision turn the race upside down all over again. Meanwhile, Ferrari and Mercedes won’t back down on the title battle. And who knows maybe a 7th new winner could pop up! The F1 Belgian GP 2024 could witness another history in the making.

This would mark the last race before the season breaks for the summer holidays. But, a break from the game would surely not mean a break from the rumor mills. As the future of several drivers like Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez on the grid continues to hang on the edge, Belgian GP 2024, could be the deciding match. But if you don’t know the schedule, you’ll miss the drama! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered once again. Here’s everything you need to know about the jam-packed schedule starting July 26th – race timings, broadcasting, and more!

The 2024 Belgian Grand Prix schedule

It is not difficult to understand, that this weekend is going to be extremely busy. With a chain of set events, the 2024 Belgian GP has a lot to offer to the F1 fans. While teams outside the top 5 would want to crawl into the picture, the battle for poles and podiums is going to be intense. So, watch out!

Let’s take a look at the timings of the races:

Friday, July 26: FP1 & FP2

The battle for the top spot begins on Friday. The drivers will huddle up on the track to put out their best results ahead of the D-Day. First, the young drivers of F3 will brace the track for their Practice Session, followed by the Practice Session of F2. After the two junior category practice sessions, the first Practice Session for F1 will commence. Then, Qualifiers for F2 will begin followed by the Team Press Conference, where Fred Vasseur, Toto Wolff, and others will face the blazing questions of the media. And then, the F3 Qualifiers will begin. 30 minutes later, FP2 for F1 shall get the ball going.

Saturday, July 27: FP3 and Qualifiers

Saturday morning will begin with the Formula 3 Sprint race which will be followed by the F3 Press Conference. The day will then roll in for the third and final Practice Session for the F1 racers. Meanwhile, Formula 2 drivers will race in the Sprint and then hold a Press Conference. Now it’s time for the best 20 drivers to grace the track, as Formula 1‘s Qualifiers will get going within 15 minutes of the FP2 press conference. The Qualifying session will be the playing ground for the drivers. Everyone will aim for the front row. Finally, the day for the F1 drivers will be with the Press Conference, before they go back to their garages to concoct strategies. You can catch up with Ted’s Notebook for an in-depth analysis of the Belgian GP qualifiers.

Sunday, July 28: Race Day

The D-Day is finally here. The grandstands will be packed with fans rooting for their favorites, as the fight is deemed to be ferocious. F3 and F2 Feature Races will kickstart the morning in Spa-Francorchamps. The young drivers from both categories will then move ahead for the respective Press Conferences. In the afternoon, the Belgian GP 2024 will begin. Starting with the Drivers’ Parade. The showdown is near. Within the next two hours, the F1 racers will take their positions on the track, and then – “lights out and away we go!”

That wraps up the Belgian GP 2024 event timings. Next, let’s see how to watch the races.

Where to get a hold of the broadcasts of the Belgian GP 2024?

The Belgian GP will mark the fourteenth race on the calendar and with that, the F1 carnival will go in for the summer break. This means fans would have to wait for a month until the next race that is, the Dutch GP. But before you dive into melancholy for the next 30 days, here’s where you can watch the Belgian GP 2024 unfurl:

– Official: F1TV

– UK: Sky Sports, Channel 4

– USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes

– India: FanCode, F1TV

– Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo

– Japan: FujiTV, DAZN

That’s all about the broadcasting and timings (as per Belgian Local Time (GMT +2)). Coming to the end of the itinerary for the Belgian GP, are you excited to witness all the events? Share below.