A stern test for both driver and car, the Belgian Grand Prix has been held at Spa Francorchamps every year since 1985 (excluding 2003). The Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix is a spectacular race with unpredictable weather, passionate fans and beautiful setting. A grand favourite for drivers and fans, the Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps in the Ardennes Forest is one of the greatest circuits in the world and a real racing gem. Being the longest track on the calendar and revered for its exciting, high-octane layout, Spa is a fast, old-school circuit with big elevation changes and dangerously thrilling sweeping bends. The notorious Eau Rouge turn is one of the most challenging corners of the season, as it features a sudden elevation change at high speed.
2018 Belgian Grand Prix weather forecast (Weather Info Spa-Francorchamps):
From the Formula 1 teams’ point of view, different weather conditions can result in very different races, and Formula 1 teams adapt their strategy accordingly, for example using different tyres in wet conditions, and taking account of cross winds which can cause stability problems at high speeds. It is always well worth checking the weather before any grand prix as it can often throw a curve ball into the mix, especially given the fact that Spa-Francorchamps could prove to be another unpredictable weekend. Conditions appear uncertain ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix weekend. The temperature for race day is expected to be around just 13-15 degrees Celsius and there is a strong chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday, which means that both the qualifying session and the race could take place in wet conditions. Not positive prospects for Scuderia Ferrari, as the Maranello team will hope for a race in dry conditions, in order to avoid the unfortunate outcome at the Hungaroring, when Sebastian and Kimi lost the chance to fight for victory due to a qualifying session which took place in wet conditions.
2018 Belgian Grand Prix Information:
THURSDAY 23 AUGUST 
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| Promoter Activity
| Promoter Activity – Public Pit Lane Walk for 3 Day Ticket Holders Only | 16:00 – 18:00 |
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST
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| GP3 Series
| Practice Session | 09:30 – 10:15 |
| Formula 1
| First Practice Session | 11:00 – 12:30 |
| FIA Formula 2
| Practice Session | 12:55 – 13:40 |
| Formula 1
| Second Practice Session | 15:00 – 16:30 |
| FIA Formula 2
| Qualifying Session | 16:55 – 17:25 |
| GP3 Series
| Qualifying Session | 17:50 – 18:20 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
| Practice Session | 18:45 – 19:30 |
SATURDAY 25 AUGUST
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| GP3 Series
| First race (17 laps or 40 min) | 09:35 – 10:20 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
| Qualifying Session | 10:45 – 11:15 |
| Formula 1
| Third Practice Session | 12:00 – 13:00 |
| FIA Formula 2
| Drivers’ Parade | 13:10 – 13:40 |
| Formula 1
| Qualifying Session | 15:00 – 16:00 |
| FIA Formula 2
| First Race (25 Laps or 60 Mins) | 16:45 – 17:50 |
| Formula 1
| Johnnie Walker Laps TBC | 18:00 – 18:20 |
SUNDAY 26 AUGUST
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| Formula 1
| Johnnie Walker Laps TBC | 08:00 – 08:20 |
| GP3 Series
| Second Race (13 Laps or 30 Mins) | 09:35 – 10:10 |
| FIA Formula 2
| Second Race (18 Laps or 45 Mins) | 10:50 – 11:40 |
| Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup
| Race (… Laps or 30 Mins) | 12:05 – 12:40 |
| Promoter Activity
| Jacky ICKX Laps TBC | 13:00 – 13:10 |
| Formula 1
| Drivers Track Parade | 13:30 – 14:00 |
| Promoter Activity
| Starting Grid Presentation | 14:00 – 14:15 |
| Formula 1
| National Anthem | 14:56 – 14:58 |
| Promoter Activity
| Belgian Air Force Fly Past TBC | 14:57 – 14:59 |
| Formula 1
| Grand Prix (44 Laps or 120 Mins) | 15:10 – 17:10 |
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