F1 | LIVE: The Belgian Grand Prix Gets Underway – Will McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull Face a Wet Race? – Live Commentary
The lights go out at Spa-Francorchamps as the 2025 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix officially begins. Follow the race live with our real-time commentary as McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull prepare to battle it out under wet and unpredictable weather conditions.
From the very start, the race promises to deliver excitement. At the front of the grid, it is a McLaren one-two with Lando Norris leading the pack, closely followed by his teammate Oscar Piastri. The two drivers from the Woking-based team are set to duel right from the opening corners. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc starts strongly and manages to stay ahead of Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen in the fight for third place.
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton faces a challenging race, starting only from 16th on the grid after being eliminated as early as Q1 in Saturday’s qualifying session. The seven-time world champion will need to mount a significant comeback through the field to secure any meaningful points for the Maranello team.
Formula 1 returns to the historic Spa-Francorchamps circuit for one of the most iconic races on the calendar. The race is scheduled to begin at 15:00 local time, when the red lights go out. All eyes are on the weather, which is expected to play a major role in determining the outcome of the Belgian Grand Prix. Rain is likely to upset the balance of power on track, creating opportunities for bold strategies and unexpected results.
Watch out for Max Verstappen, the reigning world champion, who is known for his remarkable control and speed in wet race conditions. The Dutch driver will be eager to recover lost ground after missing out on the front row.
For Scuderia Ferrari, this Grand Prix could be pivotal. Both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have the responsibility of scoring valuable points for the Maranello-based team in their battle for the Constructors’ Championship. The Belgian Grand Prix could represent a turning point in Ferrari’s season, especially if they are able to capitalize on weather-induced chaos.
Our live commentary and real-time race updates will begin in this video feed from 14:45 local time, just 15 minutes before the official race start. Stay tuned to follow every lap, every overtake, and every twist in what promises to be a thrilling and rain-affected race at Spa.
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