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Belgian Grand Prix red-flagged as heavy deluge hits Spa
The Belgian Grand Prix has been red-flagged
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2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix LIVE UPDATES! Race start delayed due to heavy rain
Live text commentary of race day at the 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix
It's race day at the 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris starts the race on pole position ahead of F1 title rival and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.
There are just nine points between the two McLaren drivers ahead of today's race at Spa-Francorchamps.
We're set for an exciting race, with more rain forecast potentially for the start of the grand prix.
A number of drivers are starting from the pit lane as they change their setups ahead of the rain.
- The race was set to get underway at 2pm BST
- Race delayed by heavy rain
- Updated starting grid for F1 Belgian Grand Prix with four drivers in the pitlane
27 Jul 2025
14:26
How are points scored with a shorter race?
If we get to the end of Lap 11, it is 25% of the full distance.
If we go beyond two laps, we can score.
Winner: 6 points
Second: 4 points
Third: 3 point
Fourth: 2 point
Fifth: 1 point
If we get to the end of Lap 22, it is 50% of the full distance
Winner: 13 points
Second: 10 points
Third: 8 points
Fourth: 6 points
Fifth: 5 points
Sixth: 4 points
Seventh: 3 points
Eighth: 2 points
Ninth: 1 point
If we get to the end of Lap 33, it is 75% of the full distance
Winner: 19 points
Second: 14 points
Third: 12 points
Fourth: 10 points
Fifth: 8 points
Sixth: 6 points
Seventh: 4 points
Eighth: 3 points
Ninth: 2 points
Tenth: 1 points
If we get to beyond Lap 33, full points are scored.
No points are scored if we haven’t done two laps of racing.
14:12
Verstappen not happy with the delay
He reported over team radio: “Well that's a bit silly, I mean, you should just run a few laps, jesus. They're way too cautious, now the heavy rain is coming, and then it's gonna be a 3 hour delay."
14:10
Albon radio
"Expecting heavy rain in nine minutes," he's told.
14:06
All cars in the pit lane
So everyone is back in the pit lane now. Ironically, the rain has stopped and heavier rain is on the way.
14:02
News from FIA
Starting procedure suspended. Red flag.
14:00
Formation lap is underway
The formation is now underway behind the Safety Car.
13:58
Umbrella in the McLaren...
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13:58
Tyres
All 20 drivers are on intermediates.
13:58
Here's Lewis Hamilton, photo captured by Crash.net's Lewis Larkam.
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13:56
News from race control
Formation lap will be behind the Safety Car.
13:51
Tsunoda expects start change
"Like this, I don't think we can do a standing start, but we can race, maybe wait a bit, but the issue will be visibility."
13:45
15 minutes to go
It's now time for the Belgian national anthem.
The rain continues to fall. I would be shocked if the race starts on time.
13:40
Leclerc arrives on the grid
Charles Leclerc
13:39
The calm before the storm
Crash's Lewis Larkam is on the grid.
View on the grid
13:36
Hamilton radio
"This level of rain is expected for the next 35 to 40 minutes," Hamilton is told.
13:33
The rain is falling
The rain is now coming down at Spa. Hopefully we can start on time!
13:28
Weather update
It's raining again so we're set with for an intermediates race start. However, heavier ran is on the way.
13:26
The starting grid at Spa
Four drivers are starting from the pit lane.
| 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Starting Grid | |||
| Pos | Driver | Nat. | Team |
| 1 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren F1 Team |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren F1 Team |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Scuderia Ferrari HP |
| 4 | Max Verstappen | NED | Oracle Red Bull Racing |
| 5 | Alex Albon | THA | Atlassian Williams Racing |
| 6 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team |
| 7 | Yuki Tsunoda | JPN | Oracle Red Bull Racing |
| 8 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Visa Cash App Racing Bulls F1 Team |
| 10 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber |
| 11 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | BWT Alpine F1 Team |
| 14 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber |
| 17 | Franco Colapinto | ARG | BWT Alpine F1 Team |
| 20 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team |
| PL | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Atlassian Williams Racing |
| PL | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Scuderia Ferrari HP |
| PL | Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team |
| PL | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team |
13:23
Welcome
Hello everyone and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for race day at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Just under 40 minutes until the start of the race.
