Follow the 2026 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix live from Spa-Francorchamps, with minute-by-minute race updates, timing and commentary. Andrea Kimi Antonelli starts from pole position ahead of Max Verstappen, with George Russell, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton all close behind as the tenth round of the championship gets under way.
2026 F1 Belgian GP race live from Spa
Dear ScuderiaFans.com readers, the moment has arrived. We are live to bring you every major development from Belgian Grand Prix race day at Spa-Francorchamps. For a motorsport enthusiast, waking up for a race at this legendary circuit can feel a little like Christmas morning while waiting to discover what is under the tree—even though there is never any guarantee that the eventual surprise will be a welcome one.
The 44-lap race around the iconic circuit in the heart of the Ardennes forest begins at 3:00 pm CET. Barring red flags, lengthy interruptions or other unexpected delays, the Grand Prix should conclude less than an hour and a half later. Conditions can change rapidly in this region, making the latest Belgian GP weather forecast particularly important before the start.
Kimi Antonelli starts on pole ahead of Max Verstappen
Andrea Kimi Antonelli will start from pole position after establishing himself as the leading figure of the Spa weekend so far. The young Italian topped every session apart from FP1, culminating in a superb qualifying performance that placed him at the front of the grid for Sunday’s race.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli will now attempt to convert that speed into a maximum points haul following several Grands Prix in which events did not always work in his favour. Victory would also give him the opportunity to strengthen his position at the top of the Drivers’ Championship.
His task will be far from straightforward. Max Verstappen starts alongside him on the front row and will look to challenge immediately on the run towards La Source and through the opening lap. George Russell begins from third position in the second Mercedes, giving the Brackley team a powerful strategic advantage at the front.
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton ready to attack
Ferrari will line up directly behind the leading trio, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton occupying the next two positions. The Scuderia recovered strongly after a difficult start to the weekend, although Spa’s long straights and demanding energy requirements have created a particularly challenging test for the SF-26.
Charles Leclerc had already outlined Ferrari’s expectations for the Spa weekend, while the team’s engineers have continued working to find the best compromise between aerodynamic performance, straight-line speed and electrical energy deployment.
The starting grid promises an intense contest between Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari. Andrea Kimi Antonelli has the advantage of pole position, but Max Verstappen’s presence alongside him and the pressure from George Russell, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton could make the opening laps decisive.
Will Spa deliver another unpredictable race?
Will the Belgian Grand Prix produce unexpected drama, strategic surprises and close racing, or will the field settle into a long DRS train? Spa-Francorchamps has often generated unpredictable races, and the different technical approaches selected by the teams could create further opportunities during the afternoon. The complete picture of the cars and developments introduced this weekend can be found in our Belgian GP technical analysis.
There is only one way to find out what happens: follow the 2026 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix with us as we provide live, minute-by-minute updates and commentary throughout the race at Spa-Francorchamps.
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