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    What time does the F1 Belgian Grand Prix start? How can I watch it?

    Oscar Piastri is chasing his sixth grand prix win of the season, and trying to maintain his lead in the drivers' championship. Here is how you can follow the Belgian Grand Prix.


    Formula 1 is at one of its more historic tracks, Spa-Francorchamps, for the Belgian Grand Prix.

    Oscar Piastri is chasing his sixth grand prix win of the season, and trying to maintain his lead in the drivers' championship.

    Here is how you can follow the Belgian Grand Prix.

    When does the F1 Belgian Grand Prix begin?

    Here is when the race will begin in each of Australia's states and territories.

    • AEST: Sunday, July 27, 11pm: NSW, Vic, Qld, Tas, ACT
    • ACST: Sunday, July 27, 10:30pm: South Australia and Northern Territory
    • AWST: Sunday, July 27, 9pm: Western Australia.

    How can I watch the F1 Belgian Grand Prix?

    Fox Sports and its streaming platform Kayo will be broadcasting the Belgian Grand Prix.

    Those watching on Foxtel can watch the race on Fox Sports, channel 506.

    You can follow all the action with the ABC Sport live blog, from pre-race drama to the post-race synopsis.

    What do I need to know about the track?

    Spa-Francorchamps is the longest track on the F1 calendar, measuring 7,004 metres.

    The circuit is a favourite with fans and drivers, with long, fast straights and tricky corners making it exciting from start to finish.

    Turns 2–4 are the most famous on the circuit, with the fast chicane of turns 2 and 3 — named Eau Rouge and Raidillon — then flying up the hill to turn 4, which leads to the long straight.

    Coming back down the hill is fast, with sweeping corners ready to catch out the smallest mistake.

    There are several overtaking opportunities for the drivers, with turn 5 at the end of the straight, and the final chicane usually the best spots.

    Fast facts about the F1 Belgian Grand Prix

    • First grand prix — 1950
    • Number of laps — 44
    • Lap distance — 7,004 metres
    • Race distance — 308.052 kilometres
    • Fastest lap — 1:44.701 Sergio Perez (2024)

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