Here’s a look at the 2022 Belgian GP preview, schedule, live stream details and our predictions for the race at Spa-Francorchamps
The Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from 26-28 August at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps Circuit. The tickets for the Grand Prix weekend are selling out very fast and it promises to be an extravagant occasion! This is the 78th edition of this iconic Grand Prix!
Belgian GP 2022 Preview and Track
The Belgian Grand Prix was designated the European Grand Prix six times between 1925 and 1973 when this title was an honorary designation given each year to one Grand Prix race in Europe. It is one of the most popular races on the Formula One calendar, due to the scenic and historical Spa-Francorchamps circuit being a favorite of drivers and fans. It was first held way back in 1925 and has been a regular feature on the F1 calendar since 1975.
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is a 7.004 km (4.352 mi) motor-racing circuit located in Stavelot, Belgium. It is the current venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix, hosting its first Grand Prix in 1925, and has held a Grand Prix every year since 1985 (except in 2003 and 2006). The circuit comprises a total of 20 turns and is an FIA Grade 1 licensed circuit with a crowd capacity of 70,000.
Michael Schumacher is the most successful driver in the history of the Belgian Grand Prix. The German has won it a record six times. Ferrari is the most successful constructor’ with 18 wins. Valtteri Bottas’ lap timing of 1:46.286 in the 2018 Belgian Grand Prix is the official race lap record at this GP.
Belgian GP 2022 Schedule
Practice 1: Friday, August 26 – 17:30 IST
Practice 2: Friday, August 26 – 20:30 IST
Practice 3: Saturday, August 27 – 16:30 IST
Qualifying: Saturday, August 27 – 19:30 IST
Race: Sunday, August 28 – 18:30 IST
Belgian GP 2022 live stream details
In the United States, fans can catch the action on the ESPN Network. Viewers in the UK can watch every session from the start of the first practice session to the end of the race on Sky Sports. In India, the qualifying session and main race will be broadcast live on Star Sports. All practice sessions, qualifying sessions and the main race can be streamed live on Disney+Hotstar.
Belgian GP 2022 Predictions
Given the form Max Verstappen is in, one can expect the Red Bull star man to come up trumps in Belgium as well. However, he will certainly be tested by the likes of Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Lewis Hamilton, and Sergio Perez. P1 for Verstappen, P2 for Leclerc and P3 for Hamilton is our prediction for the weekend.
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