Belgian Grand Prix Returns to Spa on July 17-19 as 65% Rain Risk Threatens Qualifying
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Updated · BBC.com · Jul 13
Belgian Grand Prix Returns to Spa on July 17-19 as 65% Rain Risk Threatens Qualifying
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 13
Summary
Spa-Francorchamps hosts round 10 of the 2026 Formula 1 season from July 17-19, with Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix set for 44 laps starting at 14:00 BST.
A 65% chance of rain is forecast for Saturday qualifying, with light rain also expected on Friday and drizzle possible at Sunday’s start after last year’s Spa race was delayed 90 minutes by heavy rain.
Kimi Antonelli arrives with his drivers’ championship lead over Mercedes team-mate George Russell cut to 25 points after failing to score in the British Grand Prix.
Charles Leclerc heads to Belgium with momentum after winning at Silverstone ahead of Russell and Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Spa’s place on the calendar is no longer permanent: the Belgian circuit will rotate with Barcelona-Catalunya from 2027 to 2032.