Belgian Grand Prix 2023: excitement builds as Formula 1 returns, timings in India and how to watch
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Stavelot: The highly anticipated Belgian Grand Prix, the 12th round of the 2023 Formula 1 Championship, is set to take place at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Stavelot, Belgium.
Following a one-week gap from the Hungarian Grand Prix, the race weekend is scheduled from Friday, July 28, to Sunday, July 30. This sprint race weekend will feature fewer practice sessions, with qualifying for the main race taking place on Friday, July 28, followed by the sprint shootout and sprint race on Saturday.
The main race is scheduled for Sunday evening.
At the forefront of the championship standings is Max Verstappen, maintaining his lead, with Red Bull Racing's Sergio Perez holding on to second place after a podium finish in Hungary. Meanwhile, McLaren's renewed form and speed have energised the constructors' championship standings race, thanks to Lando Norris' second podium finish of the season and Oscar Piastri's strong performance, putting McLaren ahead of rival Alpine.
The Belgian Grand Prix weekend promises additional excitement with support series races for F2, F3, and Porsche Supercup, featuring Indian F2 drivers Jehan Daruvala and Kush Maini, both eager to score points.
For Formula 1 fans in India, catching all the action of the Belgian Grand Prix 2023 requires the F1 TV app and F1 TV Pro subscription, enabling access to all race sessions and support series races for F2, F3, and Porsche Supercup. The F1 TV app can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs, allowing viewers to enjoy different viewing angles and statistics simultaneously along with the F1 TV feed and commentary, as well as the global broadcast feed from Sky Sports.
Timings for the Belgian Grand Prix in India are as follows:
Practice 1: Friday, July 28, 5:00pm (IST)
Qualifying: Friday, July 28, 8:30pm (IST)
Sprint shootout: Saturday, July 29, 3:30pm (IST)
Sprint race: Saturday, July 29, 8:00pm (IST)
Main Race: Sunday, July 30, 6:30pm (IST)
In addition to Formula 1, other support series races will also be broadcasted at various timings throughout the weekend.
The scenic and fast Spa-Francorchamps circuit is known for its unpredictable weather, with wet conditions posing a challenge to drivers' safety.
In 2019, the circuit witnessed a tragic F2 accident resulting in the death of driver Anthoine Hubert and serious injuries to Juan Manuel Correa. The potential for wet weather in the upcoming race adds an element of excitement and uncertainty.
As the championship battle continues, fans eagerly await to see if Red Bull Racing's dominance can be challenged by McLaren's newfound competitiveness, and how Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes will fare in their pursuit of podium positions.