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Belgian GP Schedule 2026: Formula 1

Track Schedule

F1 track action starts on Friday at Spa-Francorchamps with First Practice and Second Practice for teams to find the perfect setup.

Third Practice takes place on Saturday, building up to Qualifying; a 3-part session where lap times decide starting positions for the Grand Prix on Sunday.

f1 track schedule
FridayFirst Practice13:30 - 14:30
Second Practice17:00 - 18:00
SaturdayThird Practice12:30 - 13:30
Qualifying16:00 - 17:00
SundayGrand Prix (44 laps or 120 minutes)*15:00 - 17:00

*An F1 race has a maximum time of 2 hours, but can run for up to 3 hours if there are red flags. Jump to full timetable.


Driver Track Parade

This is when the grandstands really start to fill up. Drivers warm up for the race by waving at you and answering questions.


The Drivers’ Parade at the Belgian GP is on Sunday from 13:00 – 13:30.

f1 track parade time

Belgian GP Schedule 2026: Support Races

Formula 2

A good chance to see the star drivers of the future. F2, the feeder series to F1 has seen many well-known names pass through its ranks. The single-seater cars have an identical chassis, engine and tyres which means it’s all about driver skill and the racing is close.

On Friday, Formula 2 has Practice, Qualifying and a Press Conference. Saturday features the Sprint Race and a Press Conference, followed by the Feature Race and final Press Conference on Sunday.

f2 schedule
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Formula 3

Formula 3 is an important step on the road to success in single-seater motor racing. Drivers who do well here usually go on to compete in F2 and sometimes even make the leap to F1.

Friday features Formula 3 Practice, Qualifying and a Press Conference. Saturday brings the Sprint Race and another Press Conference, followed by the Feature Race on Sunday.

formula 3 schedule
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Porsche Supercup

The long term support act for F1, Porche Supercup is a one make racing series that accompanies most of the European F1 races and some of the long hauls too.

Friday features Porsche Supercup Practice, followed by Qualifying on Saturday and the Race on Sunday.

porsche supercup
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Historic F1 Car Demonstration

Don’t miss seeing some legendary F1 cars in action during the race weekend. The historic demonstration features a variety of classic F1 cars, showcasing the rich heritage of the sport. It’s a rare treat to see these vintage machines, once driven by the greatest names in F1, out of the museums and back on the track.

Historic F1 cars run on Friday from 12:30 – 12:50, Saturday from 17:15 – 17:35 and Sunday from 12:30 – 12:50.

historic-f1-schedule
© Peter IJdema | Wikimedia

Gate Opening & Closing Times

Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 21:00
Sunday06:00 - 00:30

Full Timetable for the Belgian Grand Prix Weekend

Friday 17 July Local time
FIA Formula 3Practice Session09:55 - 10:40
FIA Formula 2Practice Session11:05 - 11:50
FIAF1 Car Presentation12:00 - 13:00
Formula 1Historic F1 Cars Demonstration12:30 - 12:50
FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION13:30 - 14:30
FIA Formula 3Qualifying Session15:00 - 15:30
Formula 1Teams' Press Conference15:30 - 16:30
FIA Formula 2Qualifying Session15:55 - 16:25
FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION17:00 - 18:00
FIA Formula 3Press Conference18:10 - 18:40
Porsche Mobil 1 SupercupPractice Session18:30 - 19:15
FIA Formula 2Press Conference18:45 - 19:15
Saturday 18 July  
FIA Formula 3Sprint Race (12 Laps or 40 Mins +1 Lap)10:00 - 10:45
FIA Formula 3Press Conference11:05 - 11:35
Porsche Mobil 1 SupercupQualifying Session11:20 - 11:50
FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION12:30 - 13:30
FIA Formula 2Sprint Race (18 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap)14:15 - 15:05
FIA Formula 2Press Conference15:25 - 15:55
FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION16:00 - 17:00
Formula 1Press Conference17:00 - 18:00
Formula 1Historic F1 Cars Demonstration17:15 - 17:35
F1 ExperiencesF1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk, Trophy Photo & Track Tour18:30 - 19:30
Sunday 19 July  
FIA Formula 3Feature Race (15 Laps or 45 Mins +1 Lap)08:30 - 09:20
FIA Formula 2Feature Race (25 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap)10:00 - 11:05
FIA Formula 2Press Conference11:25 - 11:55
Porsche Mobil 1 SupercupRace (12 Laps or 30 Mins +1 Lap)11:45 - 12:20
Formula 1Historic F1 Cars Demonstration12:30 - 12:50
Formula 1Drivers' Parade13:00 - 13:30
Formula 1National Anthem14:44 - 14:46
FORMULA 1GRAND PRIX (44 LAPS OR 120 MINS)15:00 - 17:00

All start times in this timetable and other schedules on this page are in the local timezone at the track. Times are subject to change.