The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix is set for a 44-lap race at Spa-Francorchamps, with live coverage focused on the start time, revised grid and race developments from one of Formula 1’s most demanding circuits.
Pre-race attention has centered on the starting order after penalties for five drivers changed the shape of the grid. Kimi Antonelli is listed to start first for Mercedes, ahead of Max Verstappen in a Red Bull, with Mercedes team-mate George Russell next in line.
Those penalties could have a major impact on strategy and early track position at Spa, where changing conditions, long straights and overtaking opportunities often make the Belgian Grand Prix unpredictable. A shuffled grid also increases the spotlight on the opening laps as leading contenders try to protect or improve their positions.
Coverage of the race includes live text updates and radio commentary, with fans following how the altered grid plays out across the full Grand Prix distance. With Spa regularly producing dramatic races, the focus is on whether the front starters can convert their places into a result once the lights go out.
