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Round 14 of the 2024 Formula 1 season heads to Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix from 27-28 July – the final race before the summer break.
Last time out in Hungary, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri secured his maiden grand prix victory after Lando Norris handed back the race lead following team orders drama.
Lewis Hamilton finished in the final podium place in third, while reigning world champion Max Verstappen was fifth after colliding with the Mercedes driver towards the end of the race.
Norris has cut Verstappen’s lead at the top of the drivers’ championship to 76 points.
Session start times and BBC coverage from Spa-Francorchamps
There will be BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra online-only commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.
You can also now listen via most smart speakers. All you need to do is say “ask BBC Sounds to play the Belgian Grand Prix” followed by the current session.
Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.
Friday, 26 July (all times BST)
First practice – 12:30-13:30 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)
Second practice – 16:00-17:00 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)
Saturday, 27 July
Third practice – 11:30-12:30 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)
Qualifying – 15:00-16:00 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)
Sunday, 28 July
Race – 14:00 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)
What is the weather forecast for the Belgian GP?
The early forecast for Spa-Francorchamps is for sunny intervals and light winds across all three days of track action.
Friday’s two practice sessions sees the risk of rain at about 26%, while Saturday’s qualifying and Sunday’s grand prix should be dry throughout.
However, the weather can be changeable at the challenging Belgian circuit, with last year’s event hit with heavy rain and safety concerns.