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Updated · Planet F1 · Jul 18Formula 1 Begins 60-Minute Belgian GP Qualifying for 2026 Round 10
3 articles · Updated · Planet F1 · Jul 18Summary
- Qualifying for Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix began at Spa-Francorchamps to set the starting grid for round 10 of the 2026 championship.
- All 22 cars entered Q1, where the slowest six drivers will be eliminated before 16 advance to Q2 and the fastest 10 fight for pole.
- Spa’s long layout should limit traffic compared with tighter circuits, though an ill-timed red flag could still disrupt runs and scramble the order.
- The session is scheduled from 16:00 to 17:00 local time, with pole position to decide the front of the grid for Sunday’s race.
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