Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24 leads at the start of the race. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24 leads at the start of the race. Formula 1 World…

2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Race as it happened

Recap the 2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix.

28 Jul 2024
14:03
The 2024 Belgian GP is underway

Can Max Verstappen win from 11th on the grid? Here we go at Spa... 

14:00
Formation lap underway

Leclerc leads the pack away for the formation lap. 

13:57
Tyres

Mediums for everyone except Sainz, Stroll and Zhou on the hards; Ricciardo on the softs.

13:51
Reminder of the grid

Leclerc, Perez, Hamilton, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Sainz, Alonso, Ocon, Albon, Verstappen, Gasly, Ricciardo, Bottas, Stroll, Hulkenberg, Magnussen, Sargeant, Zhou and Tsunoda.

13:47
Tyre chat

Here who has what in terms of the top four teams:

Leclerc: Two mediums & two hards
Perez, Verstappen: Two mediums & one hard
Sainz, Hamilton, Russell, Norris, Piastri: One medium & two hards

13:30
30 minutes until lights out

Drivers are heading to the grid ahead of the usual pre-race activities. 

13:25
The drivers' parade at Spa
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 14,…
13:17
What to expect
  • McLaren and Red Bull to have the best race pace
  • Perez with a great chance to lead after Lap 1, starting second beind Leclerc
  • Verstappen starts from 11th after his grid penalty
  • A dry race
  • Two-stop strategy according to Pirelli 
13:15
The grid

Leclerc, Perez, Hamilton, Norris, Piastri, Russell, Sainz, Alonso, Ocon, Albon, Verstappen, Gasly, Ricciardo, Bottas, Stroll, Hulkenberg, Magnussen, Sargeant, Zhou and Tsunoda. 

13:11
Welcome

Hello everyone and welcome to the Crash.net live blog for race day at the Belgian Grand Prix.

The 44-lap race kicks off in just under 50 minutes' time as Charles Leclerc looks to return to winning ways from pole position.