Kimi Antonelli topped the disrupted second practice at Spa‑Francorchamps, finishing a fraction ahead of Lando Norris before Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton completed the top four.
The FP2 session was punctuated by two red flags—first for gravel on the circuit, then after Pierre Gasly crashed in Les Fagnes, halting the teams’ long‑run preparation.
Saturday will feature the final free practice followed by qualifying on one of Formula 1’s longest and fastest circuits, an event where timing and weather can have decisive impact.
Watch the Belgian GP Live
In the United States, Apple TV delivers every session for the 2026 season under a multi‑year partnership, while F1 TV offers global streaming. Viewers in the United Kingdom can follow Sky Sports for every live broadcast, with Sky Go or NOW providing online streaming and Channel 4 airing highlights. Motorsport.com supplies continuous coverage and updates throughout the weekend.
Saturday’s Schedule (Local Time: CEST)
- Free practice 3 – 12:30 pm
- Qualifying – 4:00 pm
For UK audiences:
- Free practice 3 – 11:30 am BST
- Qualifying – 3:00 pm BST
For U.S. Eastern Time viewers:
- Free practice 3 – 6:30 am ET
- Qualifying – 10:00 am ET
Full Weekend Overview
- Saturday – Free practice 3 at 12:30 pm CEST
- Saturday – Qualifying at 4:00 pm CEST
- Sunday – 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at 3:00 pm CEST
Weather Outlook
Saturday forecasts a cooler day than Friday, with scattered sunshine followed by a potential late‑day storm. The variability could influence lap times during the long qualifying laps, as gusts, cloud cover or rain risk shift the track conditions. Sunday’s race day is expected to be even cooler, underscoring how the circuit’s environment may differ from Friday’s practice.
Circuit Highlights
Spa‑Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium, remains renowned for its length, high-speed corners, long straights and substantial elevation changes, demanding utmost confidence, efficiency and energy management from every team.
Guide to Saturday’s most pivotal sessions and the conditions that could shape them delivers the essential knowledge for fans following the 2026 Belgian GP.
Qualifying will decide the grid on the legendary long lap of Spa, where precise timing could prove decisive as the weather shifts.
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