The Belgian Grand Prix of Formula 1, taking place at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, approaches with an interesting Saturday where the final practice sessions and qualifying will be held. The Mercedes driver, Kimi Antonelli, set the fastest time in a second practice session marked by interruptions, where Lando Norris was just two-tenths off his time.
During the practice session, the track had to be neutralized on two occasions due to gravel presence and an accident involving Pierre Gasly at Les Fagnes, altering teams’ strategies. With Saturday’s schedule focused on the third practice session at noon and qualifying in the afternoon, strategy could be key due to the forecast of storms.
Saturday’s Schedule
Local times (CEST) for Spa-Francorchamps:
- Saturday, July 18 – Free Practice 3: 12:30h
- Saturday, July 18 – Qualifying: 16:00h
Weather Forecast
The forecast indicates that Saturday will be cooler than Friday, with sunshine but a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon. This could influence qualifying, as conditions may vary significantly. The occurrence of weather changes may affect teams’ decisions on when to send the cars out on track.
Circuit Details and Upcoming Sessions
Spa-Francorchamps is one of the longest and fastest circuits in the championship, featuring significant elevation changes and sections that demand maximum performance from the drivers. In addition to Saturday, the Belgian Grand Prix race is scheduled for Sunday at 15:00h (CEST).
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
