Schumacher retired at Mercedes at the age of 43 (Credits: Formula 1)
The Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from 26-28 August at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps Circuit
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 favourite of drivers and fans. It was first held way back in 1925 and has been a regular feature on the F1 calendar since 1975.
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 are the most successful constructors’ 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.
When it comes to the current grid, Lewis Hamilton is the most succesful driver. The Mercedes man has won it four times – 2010, 2015, 2017 and 2020, ahead of Sebastian Vettel, who has won the Belgian GP thrice.
The Belgian GP will be taking place at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps – 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 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.
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.
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