Belgian Grand Prix 2026
The mighty Spa-Francorchamps, home to the legendary Eau Rouge and one of the longest, fastest, and most revered circuits in all of motorsport.
Race Information
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Stavelot, Belgium
44
7.004 km
1950
Valtteri Bottas (1:46.286, 2018)
About Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Spa-Francorchamps is consistently voted by drivers as their favourite circuit on the Formula 1 calendar. At 7.004 kilometres, it is the longest track in F1 and winds through the forested hills of the Belgian Ardennes, creating a breathtaking natural setting. The circuit has been part of the World Championship since 1950, though the current layout is a significantly shortened version of the original 14-kilometre public road course that was considered one of the most dangerous in the world.
The circuit's defining feature is the Eau Rouge and Raidillon combination, where cars plunge downhill, cross a river at the bottom, and then blast uphill through a compression and blind left-hander at over 300 km/h. This sequence is one of the most iconic corners in motorsport and a supreme test of driver courage and car aerodynamics. Beyond Eau Rouge, the Kemmel Straight provides an excellent overtaking zone, while the flowing middle sector through Rivage, Pouhon, and Fagnes tests car balance and driver consistency at high speed.
Spa's location in the Ardennes creates notoriously unpredictable weather. The circuit is so long that it can be raining on one part of the track while the sun shines on another, creating extraordinary tactical dilemmas for teams and drivers. This microclimate has produced many legendary races, including the dramatic 1998 Belgian Grand Prix and the rain-shortened 2021 event. The long lap, elevation changes, and varied corner types mean that a car needs to be well-rounded to be competitive at Spa, making it a true test of engineering excellence as well as driver skill.
How to Watch the Belgian Grand Prix
In the UK, the Belgian Grand Prix is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with streaming via Sky Go and NOW TV. The one-hour time difference means the race starts in the early afternoon UK time.
Channel 4 shows extended highlights. Check our TV schedule page for exact session times and broadcast details.
International viewers can watch via F1 TV Pro, RTBF/VTM (Belgium), ESPN (USA), and other regional broadcasters.
Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 2024 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |